On Sunday, August 18, we remember and celebrate American musicians, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley on WTIU with these specials:

Roy Orbison Forever – 1pm

This music documentary celebrates the five-time Grammy-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. The program charts Orbison's career and relationships with other musicians through interviews and archive performances, some never before seen in America. From the sell-out international tour with The Beatles through his collaboration with George Harrison and the Traveling Wilburys,Orbison’s legacy endures.

Roy Orbison & Friends: A Black and White Night – 2:30pm

Celebrate the music legend in an iconic 1987 concert with an all-star cast including Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, and Jennifer Warnes.

The Seven Ages of Elvis – 4pm

Delve deeply into the world and life of Elvis and explore the life of the ultimate rise-and-fall megastar who defined the heights and pitfalls of modern super-celebrity. This acclaimed documentary also reveals why Elvis became an even bigger phenomenon after his death.

Elvis Presley: ’68 Comeback Special – 6:30pm

Watch one of the great moments in rock and roll history as Elvis performs some of the best music of his life. Taped in Burbank, California, this television special—his first—was a brilliant milestone for Elvis and saved his career.