Roy Rogers (guitarist)

Roy Rogers

Roy Rogers
Background information
Born (1950-07-28) July 28, 1950
Redding, California, United States
Genres Rock, blues, blues rock,[1] country
Occupation(s) Musician, record producer
Instruments Guitar, vocals
Years active 1978-present
Associated acts John Lee Hooker's Coast to Coast Band, Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings, Roy Rogers & Norton Buffalo, The Manzarek-Rogers Band
Website Official website

Roy Rogers (born July 28, 1950, Redding, California, United States) is an American blues rock slide guitarist and record producer.[1] He was named after the singing cowboy.[2] Rogers plays a variety of guitar styles related to the Delta blues, but is most often recognized for his virtuoso slide work.[3]

Roy Rogers.
Photo Hreinn Gudlaugsson

Career

In the 1980s Rogers was a member of John Lee Hooker's Coast to Coast Band. Rogers produced four John Lee Hooker recordings - "The Healer", a Grammy winner, "Mr. Lucky", "Boom Boom" and "Chill Out." He also produced two Grammy nominated recordings for Ramblin' Jack Elliott entitled "Friends of Mine" and "A Long Ride". Roy also co-wrote "Gnawnin' On It", which was nominated for 'Best Female Rock Vocal for Bonnie Raitt', a long-time friend and collaborator.

Rogers has performed and/or recorded with for a diverse spectrum of artists including Linda Ronstadt, Sammy Hagar, Bonnie Raitt, Zucchero, John Gorka and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Elvin Bishop, Carlos Santana, Steve Miller, and Ray Manzarek. Since 1980, Rogers has also fronted his own trio, The Delta Rhythm Kings.[2] In 2003, Roger's own Slideways reached number 3 on Billboard's 'Split Decision' also charted in 2009. chart for "Top Blues Albums." He has also been nominated for 'Best Blues Guitar Instrumentalist" by The Blues Foundation. Other awards include those from France and Australia with long-time friend Norton Buffalo. His most recent release is his first solo album in five years, titled 'Into The Wild Blue', released by Chops Not Chaps Records in June 2015. His releases have been received worldwide, as he has been touring Europe, Brazil, Australia, and Scandinavia since 1982.

Rogers has a brawny way with a lyric, and his command of slide styles is as extensive as anyone's.[4]

Discography

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music (1st ed.). Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
  2. 1 2 Jeff Kaliss, "Rhythm royalty: Guitarist Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings celebrate 25 years of the blues", San Francisco Chronicle, March 18, 2005
  3. ↑ Stephen Thomas Erlewine (1950-07-28). "Roy Rogers | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  4. ↑ Russell, Tony (1997). The Blues – From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray. Dubai: Carlton Books Limited. pp. 161–63. ISBN 1-85868-255-X.
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