Roy Rogers (guitarist)

Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers
Background information
Born (1950-07-28) July 28, 1950 (age 74)
Redding, California, United States
GenresRock, blues, blues rock,[1] country
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1978-present
WebsiteOfficial 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
  1. ^ a b Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music (1st ed.). Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
  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 (July 28, 1950). "Roy Rogers | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved October 6, 2015.