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Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive and powerful voice, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. Orbison's most successful periods were in the early 1960s and the late 1980s. Many of Orbison's songs conveyed vulnerability at a time when most male performers projected strength. He performed with minimal motion and in black clothes, matching his dyed black hair and dark sunglasses. Born in Texas, Orbison... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Roy Orbison first charted in 1957 with So Long, I'm Gone.The artist placed 39 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 10 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.The artist scored 35 UK Top‑75 entries, including 10 Top‑10 placements, including 5 number‑ones.On US AC the artist achieved 8 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US Rock the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.