See Barry Steele as Roy Orbison in Henley (From St Albans & Harpenden Review)

See Barry Steele as Roy Orbison in Henley

10:20am Sunday 5th February 2012 in This week By Rebecca Cain

WHEN Roy Orbison died in 1988, it was left to others to bring his music to the stage. No easy task, but thanks to Barry Steele, Roy’s unique sound lives on.

Steele, who has performed to rave reviews across the world, not only sounds like the man, he looks like him too, complete with trademark dark glasses and Orbison style, and is coming to the Kenton Theatre in Henley with ‘Roy Orbison and Friends’ on Saturday, February 11 at 7.30pm.

It includes many of Roy’s memorable hits, such as Only the Lonely, Crying and Running Scared.

With rollicking numbers such as Ooby Dooby, Uptown and You Got It, Barry and his five piece band, who, recreate Orbison’s backing group The Travelling Wilburys, (originally containing such icons as George Harrison and Bob Dylan) give a performance that will keep you dancing in your chair.

Add to the mix the sounds of The Shadows, Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis and there is a fabulous fusion of ‘Rock n Roll’ and contemporary musical genius all on one stage. Tickets are £20 from 01491575698 or go to www.kentontheatre.co.uk.