Roy Rogers Books

The author of this book, Larry McCabe, is re-releasing books that have gone out of print for one reason or another. This particular book is an old friend. After I received it, I went into my library and found a copy. It has been in print in one form or another for 25 years. Most instruction books don't last anywhere near that long. First, this book (as the author warns) is not for beginners. You need to be familiar with the movable blues scales we all use. If you are playing out, and feel comfortable with the whole neck, get this book. The style of lead is closer to Gatemouth Brown and Freddie King than anyone else. If you don't know who these men are, buy their CDs. You are in for a treat. Please read the author's introduction. There is a lot of good info there. The Tab system is the older style. It should take about 30 seconds to adjust. It's actually easier to read than the current form. If you consider yourself a Rock guitarist instead of Blues, you really could use this book. If you use these solos as a "how to", instead of just memorizing them, they will give you some new weapons. You know, for scaring the heck out of other guitarists.

This is a fine early biography of Western stars Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. It describes each one's personal and professional struggles, (Roy as a cowboy actor of growing popularity who maintains a close family life; Dale as a divorced teenage single mom who rises through the show business ranks as a singer and actress). Once they appear together in the movie, "The Cowboy and the Senorita", Roy and Dale have real chemistry together, and become a team. And later,when Roy, a widower with young children, asks single mother Dale to marry him, she accepts.

Problems occur when Roy's small children refuse to accept Dale as their new mother. Dale's grown son Tom --who has happily accepted Roy as his new dad-- attempts to resolve the situation by encouraging Dale to take the young children to church and Sunday School. Tom has found it helpful in his own life, and has the same hopes for his mother's situation. When Dale starts bringing the children to church, their lives begin to turn around. And not long afterward, when Roy and Dale's daughter, Robin, is born with Down syndrome, this faith becomes the light which sees them through their difficulties.

I loved this book. There are many wonderfully detailed vignettes of Roy and Dale's professional and personal lives: their wedding; their family life; their many friends; their show tours: the writing of Dale's book about Robin, "Angel Unaware", and the blessings that this book gave to other people; their compassionate visits to sick and crippled children; and their integrity which extended even to the products associated with their names, (Roy refused to have his name on any shoddy or dangerous products). And, above all, there is the legacy of their Christian witness: Roy and Dale not only read their Bible, they lived by its teachings. They really were good guys.

This fourth issue of Asimov's long-running magazine has some great stories like "Heretic In A Balloon" by L. Sprague de Camp. Other authors include Asimov himself, F.M. Busby, Randall Garrett, and Barry Malzberg. This magazine was launched the same year Star Wars was released, and this is the first issue to mention the classic film, as it's reviewed by Charles N. Brown, with 3 black & white stills.

This is an excellent book. I would definitly recomend it to anyone who loves the Ripleys museums. This book features pictures of amazing feats attempted by people Ripley encountered during his travells. I found some of the pictures to be amazing, I didn't believe my eyes!

I would never miss a Roy Rogers movie. Every Saturday I took my dime, a nickel for popcorn, and went to the local theater. There I rode the range with Roy, Gabby, Dale and, of course, the Smartest Horse in the Movies. It was a magic time for me, those two hours in the movie house watching all the action.

While I did not know it at the time (I was about 15 or so) I was not only being entertained, but getting a lesson in morality. The good guys were always honest and courteous. The bad guys were alway really bad. But in the end the Bad guys went to the jailhouse for trial and justice.

It was a surprise and a delight to me last May when I discovered that
Roy (Dusty) Rogers, Jr. had a theater in Branson, MO. Also that he had written a book about growing up with Roy and Dale.

His book, Growing up with Roy and Dale, was written in the first person. He was totally honest about himself and his family. He also showed Roy and Dale as loving parents who were not afraid to discipline them when necessary. He and his best friend, and adopted brother, had many adventures.

Of course, I had to go to Branson, MO to see the show. It was great! Roy and his High Riders sang all the songs Dale and Roy sang. It brought back many memories of the Saturdays in the movies, Roy's personal appearance at Forbes Field (Pittsburgh, PA), and at the fair gounds and his many rodeo appearances.

Roy, Jr. and the High Riders put on a great show. In between songs and comedy skits Dusty talked about growing up, he told us some interesting stories of things that happened during that time.

If you liked Roy and Dale you will Love Roy (Dusty), Jr.

I'm glad I read this book. It gave me a better understanding of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, the people -- movie stars, mother and father raising their children.

Roy (Dusty) Rogers,Jr. and Sandy (an adopted brother) are great friends and, as children will, they get into their share of childhood mischief. He permits us to see the REAL Roy, Dale, brothers and sisters. He even told us some history and stories about Trigger.

Dusty (did you know he was nicknamed Dusty before he was born?) gave us a very personal insight into his family and their way of life. He told many interesting facts about his family. Their life, their love of each other and animals. These are facts that were never written in the Fan Magazines of the day. I read every fan magazine that had an article about Roy and Dale, but not one of them showed Roy and Dale as warm, loving, and caring people.

Dusty does a wonderful job of showing us the human Roy and Dale. Thanks, Dusty, for writing this book. HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU

The autobiography of Roy and Dale Rogers. It is beautifully written, funny and touching. They were amazing Christian examples. It is so very rare for movie stars to be good examples, but they were. It was great to read about their personal lives after watching so many of their movies and listening to their music. They were just ordinary people who became famous. They were kind, loving people. My whole family just read this one aloud. It was awesome. A great read!

Roy A. Rogers has proven himself well on his first publication. Jackson's Mountain chronicles the experiences of five young pilots from flight school through the VietNam War as they discover themselves, each other, and the Spirit that binds them together. Written from the perspectives of multiple characters, Mr. Rogers provides a view of how a shared experience can affect those who live it in dramatically different ways. The goal is not to glamorize the War, indeed, VietNam becomes a character in itself. Rather, it is an introspective look at human nature as it is revealed and witnessed by others.

I was always partial to Roy Rogers, myself. I really liked those sequined shirts.

Thanks to this awesome calendar, the King of the Cowboys can inspire me all the time, even if I happen to be stuck in an office building.

Yippee-ki-yay, Muthafuh - well, you get the idea.

Fantastic collection of pictures with comments!! A great addition to anybody's library. Brings back great memories of the many Happy Trails brought to us by Roy and the members of his family. Buy it if you can find it!!