Roy Orbison

August 1, 2014

Roy Orbison & Bill Dees 1964

Posted at August 1, 2014 by admin in Official News

50 years ago today, August 1, 1964, Roy Orbison’s smash hit “OH, PRETTY WOMAN” was recorded! Released as Monument Single #851, it was a massive hit, breaking all previous sales & radio play records worldwide. The song was initially controversial,…

Orbison Fan’s Concert Recording Found in Vault

Posted at June 3, 2013 by admin in Official News

The Orbison Team recently discovered a live concert recording in our archives. The recording was made by super-fan Mickey McNeil, who gave the recording to Roy’s brother Sam many years ago. Here’s an article about this fantastic find: http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-05-31/article-3267660/Fan-connects-with-Roy-Orbison%26rsquo%3Bs-family/1