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    • Dec 4, 1976
    Elvis Presley performs at the Las Vegas Hilton. Guests include Roy Orbison, who's introduced to the audience
    Dec 11, 1976
    Mel Tillis takes the guest-host reins on the syndicated "Music Hall America," joined by Roy Orbison, Red Steagall and George Hamilton IV
    Oct 17, 1977
    "The Johnny Cash Christmas Special" is filmed at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House with guests June Carter, Roy Clark, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Statler Brothers and Carl Perkins, who sings "Blue Suede Shoes"
    Nov 30, 1977
    CBS airs "The Johnny Cash Christmas Special" with Cash and The Statler Brothers performing "Blue Christmas." Also aboard: June Carter, Roy Clark, Roy Orbison, The Carter Family, Jan Howard, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis, who does "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On" and "White Christmas"
    Jan 18, 1978
    Roy Orbison undergoes open-heart surgery for three blocked arteries at Nashville's Saint Thomas Hospital
    Jan 23, 1978
    "Blue Bayou," written by Roy Orbison, brings Linda Ronstadt a gold single from the Recording Industry Association of America
    May 3, 1978
    Ronnie Milsap reveals he's purchased U.S. Recording Studio from Roy Orbison. He renames the facility Groundstar Laboratory
    Jun 26, 1978
    Don McLean remakes the Roy Orbison classic "Crying" in a 6 p.m. session at Nashville's Jack Clement Recording Studios
    Dec 21, 1979
    Warner/Curb releases Stephanie Winslow's remake of Roy Orbison's "Crying"
    Mar 11, 1980
    Roy Orbison films his cameo appearance in the movie "Roadie"
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