Roy Orbison: A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History

Discover the remarkable life of Roy Orbison...Free BONUS Inside!Roy Orbison possessed a voice that commanded immediate attention. He may have appeared meek and mild-mannered on the surface, yet beneath this facade lay an inner world brimming with passion and fervor. Orbison’s style was innovative and avant-garde, almost as if he were an embodiment of alternative rock before the term even entered the lexicon. He represented the emotive, tender facet of rock and roll, a stark contrast to his contemporaries who were often swathed in leather jackets and exuded the confidence of a typical rockstar.Yet despite achieving international success with songs like “Only the Lonely,” “Crying,” and “Oh, Pretty Woman,” Orbison’s life was far from perfect. The premature deaths of his wife and two of his children had a profound impact on him, and his music from this period reflects a deep sense of loss. His life journey, punctuated by soaring highs and heartbreaking lows, is a tale of resilience and survival, and this book aims to explore it thoroughly from beginning to end.Discover a plethora of topics such asEarly Life in TexasA Target for BulliesOrbison and the Teen KingsTriumph and TragedyRoy’s Last The Traveling WilburysSudden DeathAnd much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on Roy Orbison, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!

Genres: Music, Biography, History, Nonfiction, American

54 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 23, 2023

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Reviews

[Apollo Hesiod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roy Orbison: A Life from Beginning to End

I found this very informative, I always liked his music, but never really knew alot about him. If you are a music lover you should read this book.

[Autumn Kearney · Rating 4 out of 5]

ROY ORBISON A Life from Beginning to End. I knew nothing about the singer-songwriter. Despite his fame he had a sad life. Even now, I feel sorry for him.

[Bonnie Gleckler Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knew very little about this man…

I admit I knew next to nothing about Roy Orbison before reading this Hourly History. My husband and daughter used to listen to a great deal of country music in the late 70s and early 80s so I began listening as well.
Many of Roy’s songs were played on our local radio as Roy was from Texas and that was where we lived at the time.
I would have loved to have been able to attend one of his concerts. Thank you Hourly History for making my day.

[Dale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Published in July of 2023 by Hourly History.

Roy Orbison (1936-1988) was an early rock singer. As this book notes, the heart of his career is right after Elvis joined the Army and just before the Beatles broke it big. His hits include Pretty Woman and Only the Lonely. Also, he is one of my favorite singers so I was pretty excited to read this short biography.

I have no problems with the facts as laid out in this biography, although I was very disappointed by the disjointed and sometimes just plain old weird writing style. I have to wonder if this was written by an AI program. Because of the writing style I am going rate this e-book 3 stars out of 5.

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[Neera Kapahi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Roy Orbison passed away years ago but I along with others am still fans of his music. I knew very little about his personal life and really enjoyed reading about his formative years, success and relationships. It was interesting to learn a couple of facts about him. I assumed that he wore dark glasses because he could not see well but this was not the case. The dark glasses were more of a statement like his dark clothing. I was also surprised to learn that he dyed his hair black and he was a natural blond!

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice!

It was an enjoyable quick read about a music legend who seriously impacted the industry; and he remains to have fans everywhere even 35 years after his passing…I quite enjoyed reading this and having gained some great small talk for conversation, and that I am quite likely to expand on exactly where I learned of Roy Orbison’s background …. No, not Rolling Stone… (I do miss that old newspaper magazine!) … but from free-book-a-week at HistoryHour.com. thank you again! ❤️

[Keith Gross · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Big O, # 1…

The other Big O, of course being Otis Redding. Another huge talent whose life was cut short way before his time. Well I don’t want to dishonor the first Big O, by getting lost in the second. However easy that is to do when discussing lives of such monumental talent. Honored best: “In Dreams” 🕴️Excellent 💥 Read 🧞‍♀️ 😊 👯‍♂️

[F · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best of these books I have read in a long time- perhaps because of the absence of obvious agendas, politics and biases. I loved learning about Roy's life, love of music and trials and tribulations as he became a musical legend.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roy's unknown life

A great biography of a wonderful songwriter a d performer! May we always remember his contributions to the music scene!

[Vickie Jameson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief look into the life of Roy Orbison. Part tragedy, part triumph, it was an interesting read.

[Tom Ozga · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick summary of a long musical career.

[Robin Dix · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't know much about Roy before this book. He seems like a stand-up guy and wonderful performer.

[Tony Berke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, good read.

I enjoyed this quickie look at the amazing talent that was that Big O. His voice was a gift he shared with the world as long as he could.

[William O. Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable read highlighting the ups and downs of Orbison's music career.

[Patricia S Winchel · Rating 5 out of 5]

He Was One of the Very Best

I’ve always loved Roy Orbison's music and voice. It was interesting to read the details of his life. I knew nothing about his later grouping with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty (Traveling Wilburys) and others to form a new group. I will be looking for that music. I would vote Roy the greatest balladeer of all time.

[D. Thrush · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short 51-page bio of Roy Orbison. I saw him perform in the ‘80s and didn’t know much about him. It’s sad that there was so much tragedy in his life, and he died in his early 50s. His music endures.

[Jerry Jares · Rating 4 out of 5]

In just a few pages, this tells the fascinating story of a legend -- Roy Orbison. People who wrote about him often commented that he dressed like an insurance salesman, instead of a rock star. Roy Orbison has a tragic life, with huge highs and terrible lows. I liked that this quick eBook mentioned the Traveling Wilburys, the super-group he was in at the time of his death.

Barbara Orbison, Roy's second wife (after the death of Claudette), kept his music and legend alive until her death. Then, the mantle was passed to their two boys. I wondered what happened to the third child (Wesley), from his first marriage. There was no information.