SONS OF THE PIONEERS Radio Program No 108 c.1947

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It's been four years since the world and the western music community lost a wonderful family member and western music icon. In Loving Memory" Dale Warren Trail Boss 55½ Years for the "Legendary Sons of the Pioneers" June 1, 1925 - August 9, 2008 Dale Henry Warren left this earth for his last roundup Saturday evenin' August 9, 2008 in Branson, MO. He will be dearly missed by many fans all around the world.Buffalo Jim and I were lucky enough to have had the pleasure of gettin' to know Dale better in the early 2000s. We've had a few lengthy conversations with him in person, and had a few conversations via the telephone that we'll treasure forever. We've visited their "Sons of the Pioneers Show", located in the Pravillion at Shepherd of the Hills in Branson, MO many times. Dale was a lifetime member of the Western Music Association (WMA) and on the WMA Advisory Board. Dale, you are now focalizin' and singin' with the original Sons and the other group members that have gone on to Glory before you. May You Rest In Everlasting Peace. Happy Trails Dear Friend!! "The Legendary Sons of the Pioneers" Here's their story and how they've evolved through the many years. You'll learn why this group became America's #1 western group of all time. The Sons of the Pioneers was started by none other than our western hero, Leonard Slye (Roy Rogers). Roy started out with his cousin Stanley bein' on an anmateur program at radio station KMCS in Inglewood, CA in 1931. Stanley and Roy - 1931 A few days later, Roy got a phone call from Ebb Bowen wantin' him to join his group, "The Rocky Mountaineers". In early radio, it was an innovative move to have a featured soloist. Roy felt uncomfortable singin' alone and asked if they would add another singer to make a duet. An ad was placed in the Los Angeles Examiner. There were several applicants that didn't suit the bill. Finally, an unlikely candidate appeared with shoes in hand, indicatin' he was a lifeguard at Venice Beach. The young man's name was Robert Nolan, originally from Canada. Within days, Roy felt their music would benefit more as a trio. Nolan suggested a beach bum frend, Bill Nichols. Nolan and Nichols had harmonized as they chased the girls. Nichols had a excellent voice and he was a fine fiddle player as well. It wasn't long 'til they knew the trio had somethin'. The Rocky Mountaineers

Top: Leonard Slye, George Gammon, Bob Nolan. Bottom: Bill "Slumber" Nichols, Emest Lane, William Davis - 1932. After nearly a year of hard work and hardly any pay, Nolan decided to quit the group. An ad was placed and a young, entergetic Tim Spencer applied for the vacancy and was hired. Rogers, Nichols and Spencer managed to keep the group together 'til mid 1933. The world and the western music community lost a wonderful family member and western music icon.

In Loving Memory" Dale Warren Trail Boss 55½ Years for the "Legendary Sons of the Pioneers" June 1, 1925 - August 9, 2008 Dale Henry Warren left this earth for his last roundup Saturday evenin' August 9, 2008 in Branson, MO. He will be dearly missed by many fans all around the world.Buffalo Jim and I were lucky enough to have had the pleasure of gettin' to know Dale better in the early 2000s. We've had a few lengthy conversations with him in person, and had a few conversations via the telephone that we'll treasure forever. We've visited their "Sons of the Pioneers Show", located in the Pravillion at Shepherd of the Hills in Branson, MO many times. Dale was a lifetime member of the Western Music Association (WMA) and on the WMA Advisory Board. Dale, you are now focalizin' and singin' with the original Sons and the other group members that have gone on to Glory before you. May You Rest In Everlasting Peace. Happy Trails Dear Friend!!