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Roy Orbison 로이 오비슨

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Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive and powerful voice, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. Orbison's most successful periods were in the early 1960s and the late 1980s. Many of Orbison's songs conveyed vulnerability at a time when most male performers projected strength. He performed with minimal motion and in black clothes, matching his dyed black hair and dark sunglasses.

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Roy Orbison (로이 오비슨) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Sun Records.

Details

• Genre: rock music, country music, rockabilly
• Awards: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Born: April 23, 1936
• Died: December 6, 1988
• Nationality: American
• Occupations: singer, songwriter and guitarist
• Birth Date: 1936년 4월 23일
• Death Date: 1988년 12월 6일
• Profession: 싱어송라이터

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