KERA NEWS: A Look Back at Roy Orbison, an Unassuming West Texas Boy Turned Rockstar

“Fifty years ago this month, Roy Orbison had his break-out hit “Pretty Woman.” The catchy tune about an attractive lady walking by his song became the influence of countless covers and catapulted him into rock-n-roll history. His 1964 song, along with eight other singles, gave the “British Invasion” of the 1960s a run for their money.”

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