Joe Melson
American songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joe Melson (born May 11, 1935) is an American singer and a BMI Award-winning songwriter best known for his collaborations with Roy Orbison, including "Only the Lonely" and "Crying", which are both in the Grammy Hall of Fame and have both been included in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Melson was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Joe Melson | |
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Born | (1935-05-11) May 11, 1935 (age 89) Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, United States |
Genres | Pop, country, rockabilly |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, singer, musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1959–present |
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