Normally I don't care too much for stage names, but in this case, I think I'll make an exception.
Posted on 10/23/2018 7:54:53 PM PDT by rintintin
In 1931, an aspiring cowboy singer named Leonard Franklin Slye left his native Ohio to take his shot at fame and fortune in the Golden State. That young man went on to become Roy Rogers, one of the most popular Western actors and singers of his era.
He was known as the "King of the Cowboys" and appeared in over 100 films, as well as in his own television program, "The Roy Rogers Show."
Prior to his acting career, Rogers co-founded a singing group in Los Angeles called the Sons of the Pioneers with Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer. By the summer of 1934, the trio had landed a recording contract with Decca records and scored hits with "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," "Cool Water," and many other Western tunes.
The group's appeal continued through the years and it still remains at the forefront of the Western music scene. It also recently came full circle when Roger's son, Roy (Dusty) Rogers Jr., joined the band as its lead singer in January.
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Festus of Gunsmoke sang with them also.
He was my hero when I was a kid. Roy Rogers, Dale Evan, Trigger and Buttermilk. I loved that show.
Good songs. Another one is called
“The Night Herder’s Song”. About the fellow who had to watch the little calves (Doggies) during the night, so that they would not wander off. Nicely done. A solo performance by a tenor. The song has a stillness, a nighttime feel about it.
Yes, this.
Also to include Pat Brady, Nellybelle the jeep, and Bullet, the wonder dog.
Don’t forget NellieBell! I named my pedal car after it!
Here’s the link to the article
It’s amazing that we can remember all that like it was yesterday. Remember The Lone Ranger and Tonto? Hi-yo Silver!
Ken Curtis who did a few John Wayne movies, too. The Searchers chief along them.
Who was Buttermilk? Pet goat?
‘Bold Fenian Men’ by ‘The sons of the Pioneers’ from the movie ‘Rio Grande’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxVbIC2lvls
Pretty successful singer before turning actor - he was the Tommy Dorsey band vocalist between Sinatra and Dick Haymes. He was also John Ford’s son-in-law.
I recall my parents having stacks of the old “78 speed” LPs, pressed on vinyl that was thick as a brick. Dad had Son’s of the Pioneers in the collection. ‘Cattle Call’ and ‘Tumbling Tumbleweeds’ were my favorites.
Normally I don't care too much for stage names, but in this case, I think I'll make an exception.
Buttermilk was Dale Evans horse. Trigger was Roy’s palomino
Saturday mornings weren’t worth a darn without Gabby Hays, Andy Devine, Roy Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy and the rest. Times have sure changed. Rin Tin Tin used to entertain me too.
I’ve got a couple of Sons of the Pioneers CDs. Love their music. It never fails to make me think of what we’ve lost. I love hearing Roy and Dale sing.
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