Pretty Paperby Roy Orbison

Artist Bio:
Roy Orbison was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who was born on April 23, 1936, in Vernon, Texas. He is known for his distinctive voice, emotional ballads, and dark sunglasses. Orbison rose to fame in the early 1960s with hits such as "Only the Lonely," "Crying," and "Oh, Pretty Woman." His powerful and operatic voice earned him the nickname "The Caruso of Rock."

Orbison's music often featured themes of heartbreak, loneliness, and unrequited love. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and is considered one of the most influential artists in the history of rock and roll. Orbison's career saw a resurgence in the late 1980s with the success of the supergroup Traveling Wilburys, which he was a part of alongside Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, and Tom Petty. Roy Orbison passed away on December 6, 1988, but his music continues to be celebrated and admired by fans around the world.