1936
Born on this day, was Roy Orbison, singer, songwriter, who had a 1964 UK & US #1 single with “Pretty Woman” plus over 20 US & 30 UK Top 40 singles. Orbison grew up in Texas and began singing in a rockabilly/country and western band in high school until he was signed by Sun Records in Memphis. As a member of Traveling Wilburys, he had a 1988 UK #21 single with “Handle With Care”. Orbison died on December 6th 1988.