TO MARK the 21st anniversary of Roy Orbison's death, The Orchard Theatre in Dartford will present a special show, featuring his best-loved hits and the music of two other hugely successful artists of this era - The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.
From his first hit Ooby Dooby, in 1956, until his death, in the words of Elvis Presley, Orbison was simply, "The greatest singer in the world."
His career spanned four decades scoring hits with songs, including Only the Lonely, Running Scared, Crying and It’s Over, which was his first UK number one.
Then came the biggest selling record of his career - Pretty Woman - which saw sales of seven million records.
In the show on September 2, Orbison will be played by Damien Edwards, who won critical acclaim in the role in Bill Kenwright’s The Official Roy Orbison Story.
With support from the West End's Tim Harwood and the internationally acclaimed Everlys Experience, their moving and accurate portrayals of these musical icons have seen them wow audiences everywhere from The London Palladium to The Edinburgh Playhouse and across Europe.
Together with live backing band The Rockets, they will have you singing your favourite tunes, stomping your feet and shouting for more.
The Voice of Roy Orbison. The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford. September 2. To book, call 01322 220000 or visit theorchardtheatre.co.uk
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