Iain Sparks

Iain Sparks is an internationally renowned tribute to the Big 'O' himself, Roy Orbison. With a staggering 4.5 octave vocal range (matching Roy's own range) , Iain sings all the hits from Crying to Pretty Woman and Only the Lonely. Not to be missed!

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Set List / Repertoire

Only the Lonely
It's Over
Running Scared
Love Hurts
Dream Baby
Blue Angel
Crying
Mean Woman Blues
You Got It
I Drove All Night
Pretty Woman
Blues Bayou
In Dreams
The Great Pretender
Johnny B Goode
Ooby Dooby
California Blue
My Prayer

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Highlights
*Top International artist
*Best rates in the South
*Excellent value for money
*Great for parties and corporate events

Iain Sparks... A truly international Artist!

The Best Roy Orbison Tribute
He has toured Australia(with a 20 piece orchestra) Canada Europe and Asia and with starring Regional and West End Theatre credits Iain is world renowned as probably the best Roy Orbison tribute. His exceptional vocal ability is instantly recognizable effortlessly performing Roy's songs in the original keys for those all important high notes. 
He emulates the voice of Roy Orbison's Iconic early career when he was at his best and most powerful.  


Iain played the legend in 'The Concert they Never Gave' on several UK theatre tours for E&B productions (producers of 'Buddy' in the West End) and in 2005 Iain headlined on a massive outdoor show in Perth Australia backed by a 20 piece orchestra & supported by Pepsi's Voice of Elvis Johnny Earle. He performed on BBC1 with Westlife sharing the bill with The Sugababes Lemar Katie Melua Boy George & Lulu and more recently in 2009 saw Iain on a tour of Holland and the UK with the hit hit theatre show 'Rocking on Heaven's door' and several other theatre shows across the UK. 

Iain performed 10 times at the Albert Hall and on TV (Wembley Arena) for Barry Manilow & at the '95 Brit Awards for Sting as a backing vocalist. He has had 2 top 20 hits in the EMS Euro chart with his own material beating off competition from top US stars including American star Travis Tritt.
See Iain as Van Morrison Meat Loaf and more on his 'Iain Sparks & Friends' page on this site.


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Lineup

Default lineup: 1 performer

Solo male singer with backing tracks Also available with live band. Written musical notation with up to 20 piece orchestral arrangements available

Performance Times

  • 2 X 45 Minutes Sets

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    From £881 + travel
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    • 30 minutes encore
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    Iain Sparks Customer Reviews

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    In the top 25% of most reviewed Tribute Bands.

    17 Customer Reviews

    Performance quality: 5 stars
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    Behaviour: 5 stars
    Communication: 5 stars
    Audience engagement: 5 stars
    Value for money: 5 stars
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    Simply Amazing !!!

    5 stars - Roy Orbison Tribute (Iain Sparks) are Highly Recommended
    booked Iain Sparks for their event

    “Simply Amazing !!! The customers actually asked me if you were miming as your voice is so authentic Quotes from customers.. The best act we have seen at Beacon Margate Crying made me cry, it was identical to the original I really thought I was listening to Roy Orbison”


    What a great night - the best tribute act I have ever seen.

    5 stars - Roy Orbison Tribute (Iain Sparks) are Highly Recommended
    booked Iain Sparks for their event

    “What a great night - the best tribute act I have ever seen. What an amazing voice, I am so glad I was able to be there tonight. Absolutely loved it. The Big O would be honoured that his songs are being sang with so much passion and talent :-) well done iain, you are a star - Well done the Beacon for...” Read more


    Iain Sparks was very good thank you. Very helpful and a really nice bloke. I wou...

    5 stars - Roy Orbison Tribute (Iain Sparks) are Highly Recommended
    booked Iain Sparks for their event

    “Iain Sparks was very good thank you. Very helpful and a really nice bloke. I would book him again.”


    Iain was Fantastic at my Aunty's surprise Birthday Party last weekend! She is a...

    5 stars - Roy Orbison Tribute (Iain Sparks) are Highly Recommended
    booked Iain Sparks for their event

    “Iain was Fantastic at my Aunty's surprise Birthday Party last weekend! She is a big Roy Orbison fan and was delighted with Iain's rendition of Mr O's big numbers. In his second session, Iain demonstrated his range of talents performing the works of a number of artists including Carlos Santana (...” Read more


    As the big 'O' your looks and voice were absolutely stunning!

    5 stars - Roy Orbison Tribute (Iain Sparks) are Highly Recommended
    booked Iain Sparks for their event

    “Thankyou so much for making our special celebration party even more special. As the big 'O' your looks and voice were absolutely stunning! I've been fortunate enough to see the real Roy perform live, and he would have been well impressed, as we all were, with your tribute to him. Long may you co...” Read more


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