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The music behind iconic eyewear -

The music behind iconic eyewear

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

by Anna Weggel and Jill Riley

December 06, 2021

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?


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