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The Traveling Wilburys were a British-American supergroup that produced two critically and commercially successful albums.
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Request A ShowDark Horse Records welcomed The Traveling Wilburys, a supergroup featuring George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison, to their roster.
Primary Wave Music acquired Bob Dylan's share of the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys, highlighting the continued financial value of their catalog.
Concord is a label associated with releases by The Traveling Wilburys, acknowledging their catalog of music.
The Traveling Wilburys' albums were distributed by Warner Bros. Records, who also requested the original bonus track that led to the band's formation.
The Traveling Wilburys' music is available on Apple Music, enabling digital distribution and access for listeners.
The Traveling Wilburys' music is available on Deezer, providing another platform for streaming and digital access.
The Traveling Wilburys were formed in Los Angeles in 1988, comprising Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. The group originated from an idea discussed by Harrison and Lynne during the sessions for Harrison’s 1987 album *Cloud Nine*. The five members united in April 1988 to record a bonus track for Harrison’s European single. This collaboration, “Handle with Care,” was deemed too significant for a limited release, leading the group to record a full album. The band members adopted pseudonyms, presenting themselves as half-brothers from the fictional Wilbury family of traveling musicians. Their debut album, *Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1*, was released in October 1988, achieving both critical and commercial success, and received a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group in 1990.
Following the death of Roy Orbison in December 1988, the remaining four members continued as a quartet. In March 1990, Harrison, Lynne, Petty, and Dylan reconvened to record a second album, intentionally titled *Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3*, released in October 1990. The album was dedicated to Orbison, using his pseudonym “Lefty Wilbury.” This second album attained a gold certification in the UK and platinum certification in the US. Although Harrison had envisioned more Wilburys albums and a film project, the group became inactive after 1991 and never officially reunited. Individual members continued to collaborate on solo projects. Harrison passed away in 2001, followed by Petty in 2017, leaving Dylan and Lynne as the surviving members.
The Traveling Wilburys’ albums faced limited availability for several years but were reissued in June 2007 as *The Traveling Wilburys Collection*. This box set included both albums on CD with bonus tracks and a DVD featuring a documentary and music videos. The collection debuted at number 1 in the UK and number 9 on the US Billboard 200, achieving platinum and gold certifications in the respective regions. Each member of The Traveling Wilburys has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during their individual careers or as part of other groups.
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