Iain Sparks-Roy Orbison Tribute
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Iain Sparks the UK’s no 1 Roy Orbison Tribute act
Iain is a truly international artist with tours of Australia, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. He has performed in regional & West End Theatres to great acclaim.
Iain Sparks’ performance as Roy Orbison has been reviewed the world over to great acclaim.
People often think he’s miming to Roy’s original recordings. Some say he brings more to the role than just the look and sound of Roy and adds much of the essence of the fabulous Roy Orbison as well.
Iain began his singing career performing backing vocals for Barry Manilow at the Albert Hall & Wembley Arena and also for Sting at the 95 Brit awards.
He played Roy in the hit theatre show ‘The Concert They Never Gave” including performances in London’s West End theatres and on numerous TV adverts & shows including Alan Carr, with Westlife in 2007 for BBC1, The Big Breakfast & more.
Iain’s staggering four and a half octave vocal range and powerful, crystal clear voice-enable him to recreate the early iconic vocal sound of Roy Orbison when he was at his very best. Check out the high notes in ‘Crying’ and you will hear why Iain is generally regarded as the best in the business all over the world.
In 2005 Iain played Roy Orbison in Perth, Australia with a 20 piece orchestra – the booker searched the world for the ‘Best Roy’ & chose Iain as his first choice – supported by Johnny Earle.
Iain performed on live TV as Roy with Westlife in 2007 for BBC1 just one of many TV appearances moreover, he has toured in Europe & the UK with several different theatre shows.
Van Morrison
Iain is recognised as Europe’s premier Van Morrison Tribute and has the endorsement of Wavelength, the official Van Morrison Fan Club.
Credits.
“Breath Taking Recreation of the Original” -The Stage
“Enigmatic Cool” Manchester Evening News
Song Writing.
Iain is a gifted songwriter and had 2 top 10 hits in the EMS Euro chart. The song ‘You’re not alone’ beat the U.S. number one recording star, Travis Tritt!