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    Roy Orbison

    Roy Orbison

    Those trademark sunglasses and that measured croon make the Big O a rock and roll legend, winning 5 Grammys including Best Pop Vocal Performance for 'Pretty Woman' in 1990.

    Birth name: Roy Kelton Orbison
    Born: 23rd April 1936
    Died: 6th December 1988
    Place of birth: Texas, USA

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