10 Greatest Posthumous Rock Songs

We all didn't really deserve a supergroup like the Traveling Wilburys back in the late '80s. After jamming together in their respective solo careers, some of the greatest musicians of rock's golden age like Jeff Lynne from ELO, Tom Petty, and George Harrison all came together for one of most pleasant rock outfits ever made. Though it all seemed to be working itself out, everything changed when their greatest voice had fallen silent.

Right after the album's release, '50s crooner Roy Orbison died suddenly in his home. Knowing that they still had an album of songs to promote, the group decided to shoot a video for End of the Line, which was a round robin singalong with every member taking a turn. Though you get used to Petty's voice in the bridge and Harrison's seasoned tenor in the verses, it gets a bit tearful when Roy's vocals come in.

Shot completely in an old train car, the spotlight comes over a lone rocking chair, as Orbison talks about going to the End of the Line if it means he'll be with his friends. As the rest of the band continue, you can feel the pain in the air, almost like they're putting on a stern face so they don't cry in front of their old friend. In the grand scheme of rock and roll songs, this is one of the few tunes that actually had greater significance because of the video.