Barry Steele is a very unassuming man with a great sense of humour, but above all, he has an incredible talent. He is so convincing in his role as Roy Orbison that many have wondered if he is miming! It is for this reason and to allay any fears that the show features songs that Roy never actually sang. Barry has toured across the globe in his role as Roy Orbison, but it is a far cry from his time in the RAF when he was stationed at RAF Waddington, RAF. Scampton, and RAF Tongeren in Belgium. Whilst in the Forces Barry has refuelled both Vulcan Bombers (The Ladies of the Sky) and The Red Arrows, he also drove the green goddesses during the fireman’s strike.

It was at Waddington that Barry met Lynne his wife, and it was during his time in the forces that he and Lynne raised their young family, in fact, their daughter Leonie was born whilst Barry was serving in Belgium, and the military tradition continued as Leonie was a Squadron Leader in The RAF before leaving the forces to concentrate on her Dental career.