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The music behind iconic eyewear -

The music behind iconic eyewear

by Anna Weggel and Jill Riley

December 06, 2021

Roy Orbison
Roy OrbisonJac. de Nijs / Anefo | Wikipedia CC BY 4.0

Roy Orbison, known for his impassioned singing style and emotional ballads, died on this day in 1988. Another thing Orbison was famous for was his dyed black hair and dark glasses, which he reportedly used to counter shyness and stage fright.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what musicians do you want to hear that are known for their iconic eyewear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played:

John Lennon - Instant Karma!
Buddy Holly - Words Of Love
Weezer - Why Bother?
Lisa Loeb - Stay (I Missed You)
Roy Orbison - Crying
U2 - Beautiful Day
Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box
Janis Joplin - Get It While You Can