Roy Rogers

Roy Rogers (born Leonard Franklin Slye; November 5, 1911 – July 6, 1998), nicknamed the King of the Cowboys, was an American actor, singer, television host, and rodeo performer. Following early work under his given name, first as co-founder of the Sons of the Pioneers and then as an actor, the rebranded Rogers became one of the most famous and popular Western stars of his era. He appeared in almost 90 motion pictures, as well as numerous episodes of his self-titled radio program that lasted nine years. From 1951 to 1957, he hosted The Roy Rogers Show television series. In many of them, he appeared with his wife, Dale Evans; his Golden Palomino, Trigger; and his German Shepherd, Bullet. Rogers is also remembered for his signature song entitled "Happy Trails". His early roles were uncredited parts in films by fellow singing cowboy Gene Autry. His productions usually featured a sidekick, often either Pat Brady, Andy Devine, George "Gabby" Hayes, or Smiley Burnette. Rogers was the only country singer to be inducted twice into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Alongside Bob Hope, Mickey Rooney, and Tony Martin, he is the recipient of four stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; the last of these included the Sons of the Pioneers. In his later years, he lent his name to the franchise chain of Roy Rogers Restaurants.

Don't Fence Me In - Cowboy Songs of the Range - 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000000Z

On the Old Spanish Trail - Western Songs - 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Tumbling Tumbleweeds - The Singing Cowboy - 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Happy Trails - 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000000Z

10 Hits of Roy Rogers - 2023-04-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Three of a Kind: Roy Rogers, Ernest Tubb, Faron Young - 2023-01-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Two of a Kind: Hank Locklin & Roy Rogers - 2022-04-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Great Songs of the Old West - 2015-06-26T00:00:00.000000Z

16 Great Songs of the Old West - 2013-03-09T00:00:00.000000Z

The Roy Rogers Show - Old Time Radio Show, Vol. One - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Roy Rogers Show - Old Time Radio Show, Vol. Two - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Roy Rogers' My Chickashay Gal - 2006-06-25T00:00:00.000000Z

The Country Music Hall Of Fame - 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Sweet Hour of Prayer - 1957-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

They Call The Wind Maria/Wand'rin' Star (Medley/Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, January 4, 1970) - 2021-09-13T00:00:00.000000Z

I Talk To The Trees/Paint Your Wagon (Medley/Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, January 4, 1970) - 2021-09-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Classics by Roy Rogers - 2016-06-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Frosty The Snowman - 2015-05-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Sing Cowboy Sing - Roy Rogers, Vol. 1 - 2012-11-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Friends and Neighbors - 1954-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Best of Country Music Vol. 35 - 2013-08-02T00:00:00.000000Z

The Centennial Collection - 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Best Of Roy Rogers - 1990-11-05T00:00:00.000000Z

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