To say that Roy Orbison was a star is an understatement. He was an important figure during a formative era of rock and roll, producing multiple smash hits. Suffice to say that Orbison is quite a ...

Paul McCartney called The Beatles‘ 1963 tour with Roy Orbison a “historic moment.” It was the “Pretty Woman” singer’s first tour of the U.K. and The Beatles’ third. The Fab Four had yet to conquer the ...

Roy Orbison was the named headliner for The Beatles' third national tour, which began on 18 May. However, by the time they arrived in Cardiff, The Beatles' popularity meant they were promoted to top ...

Here's a look at the past. Items have been culled from The Chronicle's archives of 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago. April 12: What becomes a legend most? Giving the folks what they paid for. Roy Orbison ...

Believe it or not, one of this fall’s hottest touring acts is none other than Roy Orbison. Orbison, the rock ’n’ roll crooner whose catalog of timeless hits includes 1960’s “Only the Lonely (Know How ...

Sony Legacy has collected all of the singles Roy Orbison recorded for Monument Records and released them as Roy Orbison: The Monument Singles Collection (1960-1964). When Fred Foster signed Roy ...