A FORMER lorry driver and ex-serviceman turned musician promises to have his audience dancing in the aisles as he captures the magic of an era.
Barry Steele and Friends will play at the Swan Theatre in Worcester on Sunday, September 4 at 7.30pm.
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Mr Steele and a cast of musicians and singers have promised to take their audience on a musical journey from 'The Black and White Night' right through to the Traveling Wilburys and beyond.
A spokesperson said: "They promise they’ll have you dancing in the aisles, in an evening jam-packed with solid gold ‘Rock n Roll’ and contemporary musical genius as they capture the magic of an era on one fantastic evening.
"In 1963 Roy Orbison performed for the first time, at The Adelphi in Slough - in December 2018 Barry Steel performed at The Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End. In 1988 Roy Orbison joined ‘The Traveling Wilburys.’
"In Barry Steele and Friends the whole cast comes together to create an incredible fusion of Rock n roll as they truly depict the essence of this original super group.
"In 2017 Roy Orbison classics were premastered by The Philharmonic orchestra. Barry Steele and Friends proudly presents their versions of these masterpieces.
"Chris Isaak collected many awards on behalf of The Orbison Family – he also recorded many of Roy Orbison’s songs – in Barry Steele and Friends the compliment is returned with stunning versions of global smash hits ‘Blue Hotel and Wicked Game."
Mr Steele is an English singer, ex RAF and HGV Driver.
Born in Selly Oak and raised in Northfield, Birmingham, Mr Steele hails from a family who had lived in Selly Oak and Smethwick for generations.
Whilst Barry has toured across the globe in his role as Roy Orbison, it is a far cry from his time in the RAF when he was stationed at RAF Waddington, Scampton, and RAF Tongeren in Belgium. Whilst in the Forces Barry refuelled both Vulcan Bombers (The Ladies of the Sky) and The Red Arrows.
It was at RAF Waddington that Barry met his wife Lynne, and it was throughout his time in the forces that he and Lynne raised their young family.
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