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Happy Earth Day today and Happy Birthday to Roy Orbison tomorrow!
Here’s a great photo from last year’s Roy Orbison birthday event in Roy’s birth city, Vernon, Texas.
The mayor unveiled a sign to commemorate the location of Roy’s birth. Join them for this year’s celebration: Details here!
Fans all over the world are gearing up for events near and far in celebration of Roy Orbison‘s 78th Birthday on April 23, 2014!
Roy’s birth city, Vernon, Texas is no exception! Vernon Main Street Program has organized the following event and you’re all invited to help them celebrate the Big O!
Roy Orbison Birthday Party and Community Picnic
On the actual site of Roy Orbison’s Birth
2070 Pease Street, in downtown Vernon Texas
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Free hot dogs & sides or bring your own picnic lunch
Live music by ‘Rufus Martinez & Four on the Floor’,
and recorded music of Roy Orbison
Remarks by local dignitaries and a special message from Alex Orbison
Bring your own picnic blankets and folding chairs