2000-2009

The wildly successful and critically acclaimed Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night DVD was released in 2000. This groundbreaking DVD was mastered by respected engineer, Elliott Scheiner and includes never seen before versions of Blue Bayou and Claudette.

Orbison Records in collaboration with Image Entertainment released the Austin City Limits DVD in March 2003, included in the special features are a new documentary and exclusive photo gallery. Roy Orbison's 1982 performance on Austin City Limits was a milestone in the series' 25-year history. Traditionally featuring only Austin and Texas music, Orbison was the first legend to appear on their stage and the series soared to new heights in terms of national popularity. It was a major national television performance (one hour), and it served to spark renewed American interest in the rock star. Orbison sang his hits and some rarities and the entire set is infused with the sound of a cheering audience and successive standing ovations.

In the summer of 2003 Orbison Records produced the worldwide release of Roy Orbison's Greatest Hits DVD. Roy Orbison's Greatest Hits (Live) brings together some of the best performances by arguably the most unique singer/songwriter in the history of popular music. From 1950's performances to the climatic resurgence shortly before his death, this DVD takes you on a journey of the early days of Rock & Roll to the ultimate pinnacle of success and legendary mystique of one of the most influential performers, artists and songwriters of our time. His greatest live performances are restored in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and DTS Digital Surround. Also included are never before seen bonus materials that will take you behind the scenes of Roy's career, including a unique acetate recording discovered in the Orbison vaults and restored especially for this package.

In 2004 Orbison Records released the entire MGM Series. Other exciting projects included three new DVD releases, including one never before seen live concert from Australia. We are also working on a ground breaking Roy Orbison Duets Project and a Roy Orbison and Friends: Live On A Black & White Night BluRay and HD-DVD. Don't forget the return of the greatest super-group of all-time : THE TRAVELING WILBURY'S !

The brand new Boxset "THE SOUL OF ROCK AND ROLL".

The expansion of the great website ROYORBISON.COM

So much happening this year, get ready 2010 may prove to be one of the best ROY ORBISON years ever! ! ! MERCY !!!!

Comments for this Biography

WE LOVE ROY ORBISON!

Thank you for the information on Roy. I would like to respectfully ask Barbara Orbison if she might consider writing a true biography of Roy some day. So much has been written about him and I doubt all of it is true. I have read a couple of old unauthorized biographies about Roy because that is all you can find. I only wish I had seen him in concert for I feel he had the greatest voice in Rock and Roll and his songs mean as much to me today as they did years ago. Thank you Roy Orbison-you will never be forgotten. Vickie Gold

I'm so glad I was finally able to read this biography. Thank you Barbara, and family, for keeping Roy's music and his wonderful gifts alive and available to his fans everywhere. May God bless you.
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