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The Sons of the Pioneers are one of the United States' earliest Western singing groups. [1] Known for their vocal performances, their musicianship, and their songwriting, [2] they produced innovative recordings that have inspired many Western music performers and remained popular through the years. [3]
Vernon Harold Timothy Spencer (July 13, 1908 – April 26, 1974) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Spencer is best known for founding the popular American Cowboy singing group the Sons of the Pioneers in 1933 along with Bob Nolan and Roy Rogers.
Pages in category "Sons of the Pioneers members" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Sons of the Pioneers (1942) as Himself (as Sons of the Pioneers) Call of the Canyon (1942) as Singer, Sons of the Pioneers (uncredited) Sunset Serenade (1942) as Bob; Heart of the Golden West (1942) as Himself; Ridin' Down the Canyon (1942) as Himself (Leader Sons of the Pioneers) Idaho (1943) as Singer – Member Sons of the Pioneers
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Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen and James Arness as Matt Dillon, 1968. Curtis was a singer before moving into acting, and combined both careers once he entered films. [6] Curtis was with the Tommy Dorsey band in 1941, and succeeded Frank Sinatra as vocalist until Dick Haymes contractually replaced Sinatra in 1942.
About the Sons origins, with older brother Joe and Joe’s son, Lonnie, Farris wrote: He credits his parents for his love of sports. His love for cowboys and Western songs grew from a childhood ...
The Sons of the Pioneers continued their popularity and have not stopped performing from the time Rogers started the group, replacing members as they retired or died (all original members are dead). Although he was no longer an active member, they often appeared as his backup group in films, radio, and television, and he would occasionally ...