Locals are set to relive the magic of music that defined a generation when Mark Shelley brings The Roy Orbison Story to The Art House on August 18.
Shelley not only has the vocal range and tone to honour Orbison’s songs; he also has the sensitivity and artistic ability to portray the man himself.
His seven-piece live band comprises musicians whose credits read like a ‘who’s who’ of well-known stars.
“I am both a massive fan and an admirer of Roy’s immense talent, singing and songwriting ability,” Shelley said.
“There has been no-one like him before or since.
“It is an absolute privilege to perform his songs, share stories and take the audience on a wonderful journey.
“His music is timeless.”
From his initial success in the 1960s to the resurgence of his career in the 80s, Roy Orbison’s voice remained remarkable, communicating an emotional intensity not experienced in popular music before or since.
His songs conveyed vulnerability, love, loss and fun.
His performance was simple and powerful.
Enjoy such classic hits as Only the Lonely, Running Scared, Sweet Dream Baby, Candy Man, Blue Bayou, In Dreams, Anything You Want, Crying, Workin’ for the Man, Penny Arcade, and Pretty Woman.
Orbison’s life was littered with personal tragedy and career highs and lows.
His resurgence in popularity in the late 1980s through to his legendary Black & White Night Concert, his solo album Mystery Girl and the formation of the Traveling Wilburys was a fitting final chapter for such a creative genius.
The Roy Orbison Story will play at 2pm on Sunday, August 18, at The Art House, Wyong.
Tickets can be booked on the theatre website.