About Roy

Roy's love for music dates back to his early school days where it was apparent that he had a natural flair for singing. His desire for music inspired him to learn an instrument and by the age of 12 his father had bought him his first guitar, on which he promptly began teaching himself "the basics". He soon progressed to a standard which was well received both at family get togethers and school concerts.

Roy joined his first band the moment he left school, "Function" were a 70's soul cover band that gigged both the UK and Germany. After they "de-funked" Roy was invited to team up with "Patterns in Peru", a Nottingham based band writing their own material. The nucleus of that band are now the renowned
"Jazz Juniors".

Having been entertained by Roy's talents over the years at parties and on holidays, his friends continued to encourage him to take up a solo career. He tested the waters by taking a memorable trip to the coast of Florida where he was lucky enough to enjoy some live exposure at a number of bars in Key west, namely Clint Eastwoods famous bar
"The Hoggs Breath".

Roy's taste in music was varied as he grew up with favouites including the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkle, James Taylor, Stephen Bishop, Joni Mitchell, Tracy Chapman and The Eagles. He enjoys playing tribute to these artists and many more in his vast repertoire which he performs today.
Roy's distinctive style and charisma has caught the attention of musicians and music followers and is widely recognised as a promising solo performer.

Fellow musicians and friends of Roy's the Sheffield based "Acoustic Angels" (who are enjoying success with their original band " Boy on a Dolphin") encouraged Roy to join them on stage whenever he had a spare evening, or to perform his own set as way of support to themselves at larger concerts.

He was always in popular demand for private functions Roy continually added that extra special touch to a whole host of occasions from weddings to birthdays, with guests talking about his performances for months to follow (and usually re-booking him for their own parties!)