A consummate performer who has appeared at some of the biggest and best venues in the world, Roy has performed for the likes of Bill Clinton. Combining his talent for showmanship with his unique soulful voice, Roy is one of the most exciting singers in the country today.
A premier soul act, The Drifters first rose to fame during the 1950s. Having originally been conceived as the backing band for the soul and rock and roll singer Clyde McPhatter, The Drifters soon became a musical force of their own. Producing a vast number of memorable songs over the course of their career, many best-loved The Drifters songs include Under The Boardwalk, There Goes My Baby, I Count The Tears, Save the Last Dance for Me, Honey Love, There Goes My First Love and I Don’t Want To Go On Without You. As a result of their success, the act continues to be one of the most memorable soul groups to this day.
Having been a member of the legendary group for over a decade, Roy has become a vastly experienced performer. Apart from his work with The Drifters, Roy also achieved success as part of the J.A.L.N. Band, a group best-known for their hit song Disco Music, I Like It. The track, produced by a young Pete Waterman, proved to be the group’s most popular song, fusing elements of funk, soul, disco and reggae.
Following the group’s break up, Roy soon embarked on a colourful solo career. In this capacity, Roy released his very first album, No Afro, No Sequins, No Flares, a record that was well-received by the listening public. Roy followed up this release with his second album, All Talked Out. Since then, Roy has been treating audiences to a showcase of his extensive soul repertoire, performing his renowned act Dictionary of Soul. Covering many well-loved classics from the soul era, including The Temptations, The Supremes, James Brown, Otis Redding and The O-Jays.
Honing his craft with energy and skill, Roy’s status as one of the most legendary soul singers around has made him ideally-suited to showcasing the exciting sounds of the soul genre. His act has proven popular with audiences across the country, who cannot fail to adore Roy’s powerful voice. Enjoying popularity performing for corporate entertainment and private events, Roy’s act is the ideal booking for a wide variety of different occasions.
