In 1963 Roy Orbison toured the UK with great local bands The Beatles and Gerry & The Pacemakers as his special guests.  In February of 1964, with Roy Orbison already a huge star,  The Beatles burst onto the scene in the US.  Roy and The Beatles, particularly George Harrison, would enjoy lifelong friendships.

Here’s a great article about that time 50 years ago when it all got started –

Remembering the Beatles and things we did 50 years ago today