I’ve only seen the odd bit of Richard Hawley, but isn’t his image in the style of a retro-rock and roller? Doesn’t he play a Gretsch similar to what Eddie Cochran played? I keep meaning to listen to Hawley and see what he’s like, but I keep forgetting.
Regarding Roy Orbison, there is nobody currently anywhere near the charts or music scene that would be fit to lick his boots. The ‘Big O’ from Wink, Texas, was a true one-off.
As soon as rock musicians and bands start messing about with symphony orchestras they lose any appeal that I may have had for them ! Never been a fan of RH anyway and I certainly did not like Pulp ! Each to their own though and every credit to you for supporting live music !