Rare Roy Orbison Guitar Makes Late Night Appearance

04/26/2011
. (Gibson) Last night a rare guitar owned by Roy Orbison appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The appearance is part of the 75th birthday celebration for the rock and roll legend.

Earlier this weekend, the Roy Orbison estate released a rare audio clip of the rock and roll pioneer commemorating what would have been his 75th birthday on April 23.

The clip shows Orbison singing "Happy Birthday" to his son, Roy Kelton Orbison, Jr. You can check it out here

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