Jim Smart as Roy Orbison
Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988), nicknamed "The Big O," was an influential American singer-songwriter, guitarist and a pioneer of rock and roll whose recording career spanned more than four decades.
By the mid-1960s Orbison was internationally recognized for his ballads of lost love, rhythmically advanced melodies, characteristic dark sunglasses, and his taut, powerful alto voice coupled with his occasional distinctive usage of falsetto, typified in songs such as "Ooby Dooby," "Only The Lonely," "In Dreams," "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Crying," "Running Scared," and "You Got It."
Elvis Presley once said Orbison had the best singing voice he'd ever heard and wanted to sing with with him if he had the chance. In 1987 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and posthumously in 1989 into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Jim Smart is Scotland's tribute to Roy Orbison. With an extensive 3+ octave range, Jim performs these timeless hits to a tee and has left countless crowds screaming for more! Roy's voice was unique and his amazing vocal range was surpassed by very few vocalists.
Jim's tribute to Roy has left many fans amazed by the precision that he performs his hits, with many people commenting on how like their idol he really is! Jim performs some of Roy's biggest hits including - You Got It, Only The Lonely, Crying, I Drove All Night, Ooby Dooby, California Blue, Penny Arcade, Heartbreak Radio, In Dreams and of course Pretty Woman.
Available as Roy Orbison for a 45 minute set on its own, as part of the tribute show including
his hilarious though fantastic sound of Freddie Mercury, with a 45 minute dance set or as part of the FULL Hypnosong Show. Disco is also available.
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