If you could use the term "Serving your time" in show business, it would aptly apply to Lee Roy. He started at the age of 13, playing in a group in his native Ireland.

At the age of' 20 he turned professional with, what was a phenomenon of the 60's &: 70's, The Irish show bands. After a few years the desire to be a solo performer dominated him so he came to Britain, and, within a short time was established as a singer of note.

He was always in demand supporting many top names in the clubs. After a few summer seasons on mainland England Lee Roy went to the Isle of Man to do a summer season and ended up doing 9 continuous summer seasons.

At his peak performing an amazing 27 shows a week. At this time his natural laid back humour began to evolve and he found he could easily make people laugh. On tour in Germany he took a "short cut" home, and found himself on the Costa Del Sol, in southern Spain, there he came into his own.

Nightly he would go on stage, for over 2 hours he would have an audience in the palm of his hand with his stories, wit, & beautiful singing voice. People would come back to the Costa del Sol every year - just so Lee Roy could be part of their holiday.

 It was in Spain that someone thought up the slogan "The Natter" & ThePatter".