Sounds of ‘Philly’ coming to the Apex later this month

The sounds of Philadelphia are coming to the Apex later this month.

It’s arriving in the shape of Roy G Hemmings who is bringing his “Motown and Philadelphia On Tour” production to the town centre venue.

It includes six singers and a full band playing classics from the likes of The O’Jays, Candi Staton, The Stylistics, The Four Tops, The Supremes, The Temptations and Marvin Gaye.

Roy created his first band in the 1960s Stax Explosion, and was spotted by Faye Treadwell who inherited the role of managing the Drifters and her story is currently being staged in the West End in “The Drifters’ Girl” production.

A premier soul act, The Drifters produced a vast number of memorable songs including “Under The Boardwalk”, “There Goes My Baby”, “Save the Last Dance for Me” and “There Goes My First Love”.

The Drifters had (and still has) a host of singers passing through its ranks and Roy was enlisted for his soulful voice. He went on to be the group’s longest-serving former member, working alongside founder Johnny Moore for more than 12 years.

The show will be at the Apex on Sunday, February 20, at 7.30pm. Contact the Apex box office on 01284 758000 or visit www.theapex.co.uk for more information or to book.