• Early photo of Roy Rogers

    Leonard Slye (Roy Rogers)

    Leonard Slye, one of the Sons of the Pioneers’ founding members, became Roy Rogers, “The King of the Cowboys.”

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  • 1945 photo of Bob Nolan

    Bob Nolan

    An extensive biography of Bob’s life, including an in-depth look at the Sons of Pioneers.

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  • Photo of Tim Spencer

    Tim Spencer

    Vernon “Tim” Spencer, singer and songwriter and founding member of the Sons of the Pioneers

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  • Early photo of Hugh Farr

    Hugh Farr

    The fourth member of the Sons of the Pioneers and their fiddler for 25 years.

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  • Karl Farr

    The Pioneers’ fifth member and first lead guitar player, Karl Farr

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  • Pat Brady publicity headshot

    Pat Brady

    Longtime bass player and one of the group’s most-loved comic characters.

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  • Lloyd Perryman

    The story of “Mr. Pioneer,” one of the group’s most influential and beloved members.

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  • Stan jones

    Stan Jones wrote some of western music’s best-loved songs, including Ghost Riders in the Sky.

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  • Early photo of Pat Brady

    Other biographies

    Biographies of additional members of the Sons of the Pioneers and other people important to the history of western music.

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