About The Roy Orbison Tribute Act
Only the Lonely
This is a story that began decades ago.
A heartfelt experience.
In the 1970s and 1980s, my father bore a striking resemblance to Roy Orbison. But it wasn’t just the look. He was a gifted singer in his own right, classically and operatically trained.
My father deeply admired Roy Orbison’s extraordinary vocal range and emotional delivery. Roy was famously nicknamed the “Caruso of Rock”, a reference to the legendary opera singer Enrico Caruso, another artist my father respected greatly.
It was never hard to understand why he felt such a connection to Orbison’s music.
That admiration, that respect for vocal discipline, and that love for timeless songwriting lives on in this show.
This show isn’t built around imitation. It’s built around respect.
Rooted in classical vocal foundations and shaped by a deep understanding of Roy Orbison’s extraordinary range, the performance focuses on the one thing that truly mattered, the voice. Every note is delivered with control, restraint and power, honouring the operatic quality that earned Orbison the nickname “The Caruso of Rock”.
The arrangements remain faithful to the originals, preserving the drama, the atmosphere and the sweeping emotion that defined his greatest recordings. From the aching vulnerability of Only the Lonely and Crying to the cinematic beauty of In Dreams and the soaring energy of Oh, Pretty Woman, audiences are taken on the same emotional journey that made Orbison one of the most distinctive voices in modern music.
Packages
How much?
This is not a straightforward one-fee-fits-all and each quote can vary depending on a number of factors e.g. location and what your requirements are.
So please keep this in mind when requesting a quote-we may need to ask you for more details but as an example it has been broken it down into a rough guide of what is usually available:.
Package 1
- 1 Hour Full Tribute Set Production Show with:
- Big Screen, Back story & Live Video
- Duo Guitarists
- 45 minute Solo Dance/Party Popular music.
Package 2
- 45 min Tribute Set Production Show with:
- Duo Guitarists
- 45 minute (Solo non tribute) Dance/Party Popular music.
Package 3
- 1 Hour Solo Tribute Set Production Show with:
- Big Screen, Back story & Live Video
- 45 minute (Solo non tribute) Dance/Party Popular music.
Package 4
- 45 minute Tribute (No Screen or Back Story)
- 45 minute (Solo non tribute) Dance/Party Popular music.
Package 5
- 1 Hour Solo Tribute Only as a walk on spot
- PA & Lighting are supplied by the act
Package 6
- 1 Hour Solo Tribute Only as a walk on spot where
- PA & Lighting are supplied by the booker/client
Notes
Background music can be supplied during sets and disco can be included for a small additional fee.
Graham will supply hard-copy posters on request and images for Social Media etc.
Public Liability Insurance comes as standard with all show formats where PA and lighting are
supplied by the act.
If you would like a customised quote for your event or If you have any other queries, please get in touch.
Bringing the legend
back to life.
Book Only The Lonely tribute act for your club, festival, corporate event or private function.