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The Class of 55

September 15, 2015 by admin

This week in 1985 Roy Orbison and The Class of 55- Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, & Jerry Lee Lewis- hit the studio to begin recording their self-titled album. This is the other supergroup Roy Orbison was in. Kind of like the Traveling Wilburys, they each had a spotlight song and sang together in various combinations.

Here’s “ROCK AND ROLL” by The Class of 55-

Filed Under: Official News Tagged With: Carl Perkins, Class of 55, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, rock and roll, Roy Orbison

“Rock and Roll” by Roy Orbison & The Class of ’55

February 27, 2015 by admin

“ROCK & ROLL” by Roy Orbison & The Class of ’55

The Class of ’55- Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins sing for “Coming Home – A Rockin’ Reunion” hosted by Dick Clark.

Filed Under: Official News Tagged With: Carl Perkins, Class of 55, Dick Clark, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison

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

“SILENT NIGHT” by The Class of ’55

December 24, 2014 by admin

Merry Christmas from RoyOrbison.com!

Here’s “SILENT NIGHT” performed by The Class of ’55- Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, & Carl Perkins- in 1977 on The Johnny Cash Show Christmas Special-

Filed Under: Official News Tagged With: 1977, Carl Perkins, christmas, Class of 55, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, television

“THIS TRAIN” by The Class of ’55

August 21, 2014 by admin

“THIS TRAIN” by The Class of ’55

Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Roy Orbison perform on a Cash Christmas Special-

 

Filed Under: Official News Tagged With: Carl Perkins, christmas, Class of 55, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, television, The Johnny Cash Show, This Train

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