1987: One of the all-time greatest rock shows takes place at the Coconut Grove nightclub in Los Angeles. Roy Orbison completes his comeback with a triumphant concert that features an unrivaled all-star band including Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, k. d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warnes, J. D. Souther, Tom Waits, and an entire string section wearing Orbison-style shades.
The event, “Black and White Night,” is filmed (in black and white, of course) for broadcast on HBO. It has also been released to home video and as a live album.