The Roy Orbison Resurgence: AI’s Insight on How the Iconic Musician Would Thrive in 2023

A pair of sunglasses and a guitar. Roy Orbison is one of the most charismatic figures in the world of American and world music. He left us in 1998 and many of us have not recovered. Today we imagine what he would be like if he were still alive (that would be Freddie Mercury).

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Roy Orbison’s story is one of the most painful, as he lost his wife and children in a car accident in the middle of his success. In spite of everything, the singer recovered. We tell you his story while artificial intelligence tells us what he would be like in 2023.

This is what Roy Orbison would look like today if he were still alive

Roy Orbison was an American singer, songwriter and musician born in Vernon, Texas on April 23, 1936, and died on December 6, 1988 in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

He is considered one of the most influential singers of the 20th century and one of the most distinctive voices in the history of popular music.

Orbison became famous in the 1960s with hits such as Only the Lonely, Crying, In Dreams and Oh, Pretty Woman, the latter considered one of the most iconic songs in pop music.

His musical style was characterized by his unique vocal technique, emotive melodies and his ability to write deep and emotional lyrics.

In addition to his solo career, Orbison was also a member of the rock supergroup The Traveling Wilburys, along with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne.

Although his career was interrupted by the tragic death of his wife and two children in a car accident in 1966, Orbison managed to return to stardom in the 1980s before his death.

The first image is from DALL-E, who for once has made a credible portrait of a person. And the second image is from Stable Diffusion, where we have what Roy Orbison would look like today.

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If you don’t know Roy Orbison do yourself a favor, click on the Spotify links we have left you and enjoy one of the best voices of the 20th century. You’ll be doing yourself and everyone who lives nearby a favor.

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