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The ghost of Roy Orbison goes on tour – and some aren't happy about it

  • Written by Peter Lehman, Professor, Department of English and Director, Center for Film, Media and Popular Cutlure, Arizona State University

In January, the production company Base Hologram announced its forthcoming Roy Orbison hologram tour, “In Dreams,” with the U.S. leg of the tour set to kick off on Oct. 1 in Oakland. For the unitiated: A computer-generated hologram of Orbison will be performing alongside an orchestra and band.

Shortly after the announcement, a handful...

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