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1.

Who initially referred Roy Orbison to Sam Phillips?

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Answer: Johnny Cash
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What was the name of Roy Orbison’s backing band in the early 1960s?

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Answer: Candymen
3.

Who called Roy Orbison "the greatest singer in the world" in 1976?

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Answer: Elvis Presley
4.

Which Spider-Man villain is based on Roy Orbison?

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Answer: Dr. Octopus
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Who gave Roy Orbison's induction speech into "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"?

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Answer: Bruce Springsteen
6.

In which MGM western/musical did Roy Orbison star in 1967?

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Answer: The Fastest Guitar Alive
7.

What is Roy Orbison's middle name?

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Answer: Kelton
8.

How many Roy Orbison songs are in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"?

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Answer: 4
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What song by Roy Orbison features the lyric “a candy-colored clown they call the sandman”?

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Answer: InDreams
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Who was the lead guitarist in Roy Orbison’s backing band, the Candymen?

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Answer: Dewey
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