![]() The exhibit includes handwritten lyrics and setlists, production notes, handbills, clothing, rare records and more. "His one-of-a-kind voice and ethereal songs set him apart from all of his contemporaries and made for a diverse set of followers." Orbison influenced a broad range of contemporaries, like Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers rock superstars like Bruce Springsteen and John Lennon as well more current performers such as k.d. "Roy Orbison secured his place in modern music history with a unique blend of rock, country and pop music that defies easy description," said Howard Kramer, director of curatorial affairs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. ![]() Black & White Night is currently in stores. The first Legacy release will be Black & White Night, the 1987 star-studded concert originally aired as an HBO-Cinemax special, and the long-awaited The Essential Roy Orbison, the first-ever "best of" collection spanning Orbison's entire career. The exhibit coincides with the release of Legacy Records Roy Orbison Reissue Project. ![]() Orbison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. In celebration of his legacy, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will be opening an exhibit that highlights different aspects of his career and personal life on April 18. Roy Orbison was one of the true pioneers of rock and roll and one of the all-time greatest singers to ever record rock, pop or country music.
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