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- Reference NumberARC-0458
- Level of descriptioncollection
- TitleRoy Orbison Interview
- Date1988 December
- Size0.21 (Linear feet)
- Scope and ContentsThe collection consists of one VHS video tape containing Roy Orbison's final interview, recorded at the Front Row Theater in Highland Heights, Ohio, after Orbison's show there on December 4, 1988 (two days before Orbison died). The interview is conducted by Tony Weber for use on a public access television show that he created, which aired from 1987-1988. This is the original VHS tape on which the interview was recorded. Pirated versions of the footage have appeared on You Tube. There are two additional interviews on the tape with Alexander O'Neal and Information Society.
- Biography / Administrative History
Roy Orbison (April 23, 1936-December 6, 1988) possessed one of the great rock and roll voices: a forceful, operatic bel canto tenor capable of dynamic crescendos. He sang heartbroken ballads and bluesy rockers alike, running up a formidable hit streak in the early Sixties. From the release of "Only the Lonely" in 1960 to "Oh! Pretty Woman," a span of four years, Orbison cracked the Top Ten nine times. His most memorable performances were lovelorn melodramas, such as "Crying" and "It's Over," in which he emoted in a brooding, tremulous voice. - NotesAcquisition Note: The Roy Orbison Interview was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Tony Weber on June 21, 2013.
Language Note: English
Processing Information: Processed by Dianna Ford, Audiovisual Archivist. Completed July 3, 2013. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Citation: Roy Orbison Interview, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. - AccessThe condition of this item has not yet been determined for playback purposes and it is, therefore, RESTRICTED. An access copy of this item may have to be created prior to use. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
- UseThe copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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