On this day in 1969 Roy Orbison and his band, The Art Movement, played the Batley Variety Club in West Yorkshire, England. Here’s a photo of Roy Orbison meeting with some fans at the venue-
Roy Orbison & Lemmy Kilmister
“…the first true voice in Rock and Roll.”
– Lemmy Kilmister
Roy Orbison Day in Nashville!
Ten years ago this week the mayor of Music City declared it Roy Orbison Day in Nashville!
Roy Orbison lived and worked in Nashville for much of his decades spanning career. Roy recorded at such locations as RCA Studio B, Woodland Studios, and he even owned his own studio on Music Row for a while.
Roy Orbison & Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash on his friendship and brotherhood with Roy.
“SWEET CAROLINE” by Roy Orbison
On this day in 1973 Roy Orbison recorded “SWEET CAROLINE” for his #MGMYears album MILESTONES.
You can purchase MILESTONES and the rest of the MGM Years albums in the Official Roy Orbison Store!