Blue Bell Place resident, Vernal Richardson, Hosts Book Signing

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Date: Sept. 21, 2022

Contact: Allyson Roberts, 609-670-0897

Blue Bell Place resident, 90, who recorded with Roy Orbison and other ’60s artists shares new book reflecting on his remarkable life journey

-Vernal Richardson hosted book signing and discussion Sept. 15 at his retirement community, Blue Bell Place -

Blue Bell, Pa. – At 90, Vernal Richardson has many stories to tell about a life that has seemed surreal at times. So, he decided to do just that. The Blue Bell Place resident recently released the second edition of his book “Far…Beyond the Starry Sky,” which details many remarkable events in his life and how each one – the good and the bad – reinforced his deep spirituality.

One of those events was getting a call to record with a new artist at the time, Roy Orbison, while Richardson was in Nashville playing in the city’s symphony. He took the job, playing violin on Orbison’s first track, “Only the Lonely,” which went on to sell 1 million copies in the first two weeks of its release. After that, Richardson began getting calls from other recording artists like Patsy Cline, Burl Ives, and of course, Orbison for his other popular records.

Late last week, Richardson shared his book and some of his favorite memories and lessons learned with his neighbors and associates at Blue Bell Place, a Watermark Retirement Community. Many attended his book-signing, where he also showcased some of the most famous records he played on – each with its own story behind how it was made.

About Blue Bell Place

Located at 777 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell Place retirement community of Blue Bell, PA, serves up to 83 residents, with levels of care including Personal Care and Memory Care. For more information, visit www.watermarkcommunities.com/BlueBellPlace or call 610-624-1198.

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