Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison Life story
Roy Kelton Orbison was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his impassioned singing style, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. His music was described by critics as operatic, earning him the nicknames "The Caruso of Rock" and "The Big O".
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Ronnie Tutt: 'Legendary' Elvis Presley drummer dies at 83
Ronnie Tutt, The Drummer who backed Elvis Presley from 1969 until his death eight years later, has died aged 83.
Elvis Presley Enterprises broke The News on its on Saturday, saying it was " deeply saddened".
" In addition to being a legendary drummer, he was a good friend to many of us here at Graceland, " it wrote. " He will be deeply missed by all of us. "
Dallas-born Tutt also worked with Billy Joel , Neil Diamond and Jerry Garcia in a career that spanned six-decades.
His work can be heard on Joel's Piano Man, Elvis Costello 's King of America and the Gram Parsons tracks GP and Grievous Angel.
'Great rapport'He joined The King of Rock 'n' Roll for his 1969 Taking Care of Business (TCB) tour with guitarist James Burton and other musicians to perform with Elvis at his famous Las Vegas opening.
In a 2016 interview with an, Tutt admitted that he was " never really a big fan" of The Star until he met him at an audition for that tour. " Once you meet him and you understand the charisma that The Man had, you just can't help but love what he does, " He Said .
" We immediately had a great rapport. Visually, our eyes were constantly watching each other. "
Tutt continued working with Presley until his death in 1977, and played with Tcb Band members for years after.
A prolific live performer, the sticksman was also called upon by Johnny Cash , Kenny Rogers , Glen Campbell and Roy Orbison .
Tutt leaves behind his wife Donna, who he died on Saturday of Natural Causes at his home in Tennessee, having had a longstanding Heart Condition . " He couldn't play another drum lick, " she told The Site .
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Source of news: bbc.com
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