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Roy Orbison: 1956 Radio Advertisement for Sun Records Concert

January 6, 2015 by admin

Roy Orbison: 1956 Radio Advertisement for Sun Records Concert

This ad of a 1950’s Memphis disc jockey is for the June 1st concert at Overton Park Shell featuring Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and Warren Smith. All were signed to manager Bob Neal’s company called Stars Incorporated. Tickets were $1. The show was the start of their summer tour and Elvis Presley came to the see. Elvis was impressed with Orbison and remained a lifelong fan.

Filed Under: Official News Tagged With: Carl Perkins, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Memphis, Presley, radio, Roy Orbison, Warren Smith

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