Do You Known Roy Orbison?
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In which MGM western/musical did Roy Orbison star in 1967?
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High Noon
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The Fastest Guitar Alive
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Bullets And Bluebells
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El Mariachi
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What was the name of Roy Orbison's first band?
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The Wink Westerners
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The Texans
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The Lonely
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The Pretty Women
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A. The Wink WesternersExplanation
The correct answer is The Wink Westerners. This was Roy Orbison's first band, which he formed while he was in high school. Orbison played guitar and sang in the band, and they primarily performed country and rockabilly music. The Wink Westerners were an important stepping stone in Orbison's musical career, leading him to eventually become a successful solo artist.Rate this question:
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What is Roy Orbison's middle name?
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Sherlock
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Melville
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James
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Kelton
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A. KeltonExplanation
Roy Orbison's middle name is Kelton.Rate this question:
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Who called Roy Orbison "the greatest singer in the world" in 1976?
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Johnny Cash
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George Harrison
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Bob Dylan
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Elvis Presley
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A. Elvis PresleyExplanation
In 1976, Elvis Presley called Roy Orbison "the greatest singer in the world". This suggests that Elvis Presley held a high regard for Orbison's singing abilities and considered him to be the best singer at that time.Rate this question:
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Who gave Roy Orbison's induction speech into "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"?
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Bruce Springsteen
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George Harrison
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Bob Dylan
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Tom Petty
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A. Bruce SpringsteenExplanation
Bruce Springsteen gave Roy Orbison's induction speech into "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."Rate this question:
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Who initially referred Roy Orbison to Sam Phillips?
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Jerry Lee Lewis
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Johnny Cash
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Elvis Presley
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Bill Haley
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A. Johnny CashExplanation
Johnny Cash initially referred Roy Orbison to Sam Phillips.Rate this question:
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Which Grammy Awarddid Roy Orbison receive posthumously?
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Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
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Song Of The Year
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Best Album
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Best Male Guitar Performance
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A. Best Male Pop Vocal PerformanceExplanation
Roy Orbison received the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance posthumously. This award recognizes his outstanding vocal performance in the pop genre. Despite his untimely death, his talent and contribution to music were acknowledged and honored by the Grammy committee.Rate this question:
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Which Spider-Man villain is based on Roy Orbison?
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The Sandman
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Dr. Octopus
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Electro
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Kraven The Hunter
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A. Dr. OctopusExplanation
Dr. Octopus is the correct answer because the character is based on Roy Orbison. In the Spider-Man comics, Dr. Octopus, also known as Otto Octavius, is a supervillain with mechanical tentacles that he controls with his mind. The character's appearance and mannerisms are inspired by Roy Orbison, a famous musician known for his dark sunglasses and distinctive voice. This connection between Dr. Octopus and Roy Orbison adds an interesting layer to the character's design and personality.Rate this question:
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How many Roy Orbison songs are in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"?
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2
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5
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4
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3
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A. 4Explanation
The correct answer is 4. This means that Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" includes four songs by Roy Orbison.Rate this question:
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