Joe Melson

Joe Melson Joe Melson American singer and songwriter (born 1935) 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. This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2024) Quick facts Born, Genres ... Joe Melson Born (1935-05-11) May 11, 1935 (age 90) Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, United States Genres Pop, country, rockabilly Occupations Songwriter, singer, musician Instrument Vocals Years active 1959–present Close Life and career…

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