A genuinely soulful performance capable of captivating any audience, Ray Lewis’ magnificent show Still Drifting is a spectacle to behold. Building further upon his pioneering work with legendary soul group The Drifters, Ray’s colourful career as an entertainer has gone from strength to strength. Taking the sweet sounds of soul across the United Kingdom, Ray’s wonderful singing voice has left his listeners in raptures. Having started to sing from an early age, Ray was first introduced to public performance through his involvement in his local church.
Demonstrating incredible musical talents, he was soon picked up by iconic soul act The Drifters. Replacing original vocalist Johnny Moore, Ray excelled in his role as the group’s lead singer. He instantly set about re-recording many of The Drifters’ best-known hits, becoming an instantly recognisable voice for the group. Enjoying an extensive career at the forefront of the American soul, Ray came to work with many of the leading names of his day.
Performing alongside the likes of Joe Blunt, Ben E King, Bill Fredericks and Clyde Brown, Ray quickly acquired a reputation as a leading name among soul singers. Spreading his wings as an exciting solo performer, Ray’s incredible new show sees him mix popular soul classics with many of the best-loved The Drifters hits. His extensive musical repertoire incorporates many of their most memorable songs, including Saturday Night at the Movies, Save the Last Dance for Me, There Goes My Baby, Come On Over To My Place, Up On the Roof and Under The Boardwalk.
An extravaganza of soul and Motown excellence, Ray’s performance is one of the most exciting shows in the soul genre today. Having carved out a successful solo career, Ray released his very first solo album in 2013. The release, Did You Ever, represented a thrilling and romantic interpretation of the soul sound. Following the album’s popularity, Ray released several other notable albums, including Did You Ever Know, A Testament To My Years As Lead Singer Of The Drifters and The Spirit Of Christmas. An immensely talented singer and performer, Ray Lewis’ latest show represents a chance to witness an original soul legend.
A perfect booking for corporate events, wedding entertainment and music venues alike, Ray has a bright future ahead of him as one of the country’s top Motown singers.
