| Roy Rogers | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Date: | July 28, 1950 |
| Birth Place: | Redding, California, United States |
| Instrument: | Guitar, vocals |
| Genre: | Rock, blues, blues rock, country |
| Occupation: | Musician, record producer |
| 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]
In the 1980s, Rogers was a member of John Lee Hooker's Coast to Coast Band. Rogers produced four John Lee Hooker albums - The Healer, a Grammy Award winner, Mr. Lucky, Boom Boom and Chill Out.[4] He also produced two Grammy nominated recordings for Ramblin' Jack Elliott entitled Friends of Mine and A Long Ride. Rogers 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 chart for "Top Blues Albums." Split Decision also charted in 2009. He has also been nominated for a Blues Music Award 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.[5] His releases have been received worldwide, as he has been touring Europe, Brazil, Australia, and Scandinavia since 1982.