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  CMT.com : The Sons of the Pioneers : Biography
The Sons of the Pioneers' fame quickly spread well beyond the confines of Los Angeles, as a result of an informal syndication project undertaken by their station, which recorded the group in 15- and 30-minute segments for rebroadcast all over the country.
In 1944, the Sons of the Pioneers moved to RCA Victor, signed up by the head of company's country music division, Steve Sholes (who was also later responsible for bringing Elvis Presley to the label).
The Sons of the Pioneers, in effect, became two groups -- Nolan, Perryman, and Curtis were the studio vocal trio, backed by Brady, Hugh, and Karl Farr, recreating the group's classic sound on record, while Perryman, Doss, Warren, the Farrs, and Spriggens (who left soon after this arrangement began) played the concerts.
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 Sons of the Pioneers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sons of the Pioneers was an American cowboy singing group founded in 1933 by Leonard Slye (better known by his later screen name Roy Rogers), with Tim Spencer and Bob Nolan.
A group with the name is still in existence today (2003) and give occasional concerts at Branson, Missouri and other spots.
In 1977, the Smithsonian designated the Sons of the Pioneers as "national treasures".
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 Sons of the Pioneers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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 Utah History Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Sons of Utah Pioneers caravan from Nauvoo, 1947
On 29 March 1933 the National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers was incorporated as a state society in Salt Lake City, Utah.
"Pioneer" originally referred to those who came before the railroad on 10 May 1869, but this concept, while predominantly the basis of the society, has grown to include others who pioneered later.
www.media.utah.edu /UHE/s/SONSOFUTAHPION.html   (380 words)

  
 The Sons of the Pioneers - 1989   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Sons of the Pioneers are known the world over for their own special arrangements of the western song classics.
The Sons of the Pioneers have over three thousand compositions to their credit, including Bob Nolan's "Cool Water." They have appeared in ninety-eight movies with such stars as John Wayne, Gene Autry, Bing Crosby, Charles Starret and Walt Disney, and forty-five films with Roy Rogers.
The Sons of the Pioneers are Professional Members of the Western Music Association and were inducted into the Western Music Hall of Fame at the very first WMA Hall of Fame inductions in 1989.
www.westernmusic.org /HallOfFamefiles/SonsOfThePioneers.html   (169 words)

  
 Roughstock's History of Country Music - Cowboy Music
Ironically, in 1952, the same year that the Pioneers got their first LP releases, the 10-inch discs Cowboy Hymns and Spirituals (made up of recordings from 1947), and Cowboy Classics (made up of material from 1945 and 1946), the group also left RCA, in the wake of their declining sales figures.
The Sons of the Pioneers, in effect,became two groups--Nolan, Perryman, and Curtis were the studio vocal trio, backed by Brady and Hugh and Karl Farr, recreating the group's classic sound on record, while Perryman, Doss, Warren, the Farrs, and Spriggens (who left soon after this arrangement began) played the concerts.
After Perryman passed away, the leadership of the Sons of the Pioneers was taken over by Dale Warren, who had joined in 1952.
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 Sons of Utah Pioneers -- Pioneer Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Four times a year, Pioneer Magazine revisits the past-capturing all that is good and right with the pioneer people and times.
The public may subscribe to the Pioneer for only $15 a year; SUP members automatically receive a subscription with their membership to the organization.
The Sons of Utah Pioneers feels that there are many members who exemplify the pioneer values and legacy.
www.sonsofutahpioneers.org /p5100.htm   (257 words)

  
 Sunny Spencer of The Sons of the Pioneers, dies at age 75 - Branson News by The Branson Courier
Sunny Spencer of The Sons of the Pioneers, dies at age 75 - Branson News by The Branson Courier
The Sons of the Pioneers and The Shepherd of the Hills Homestead and Outdoor Theatre Family are deeply saddened by the loss of long-time Pioneer performer, Robert “Sunny” Spencer, who passed away in
Robert “Sunny” Spencer brought to the Sons of the Pioneers a depth of talent that is both unique and impressive.
www.bransoncourier.com /article.php?news_ID=327   (488 words)

  
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Slye, Spencer, Nolan, and Hugh and Karl Farr are referred to by some as the “original” Sons of the Pioneers.
With a new name, Sons of the Pioneers, the group began a series of transcriptions for Standard Radio in late 1934, ushering in an exciting new genre of American folk music that featured unique western themes, a precise “block” singing style where three voices became one, and an impressive instrumental backup.
Signing with RCA Victor in 1945, while Ken Carson, Perryman’s wartime replacement, was still a member, the Sons of the Pioneers proved to be one of Victor’s most popular attractions, remaining with the label until 1969.
www.countrymusichalloffame.com /inductees/sons_of_pioneers.html   (439 words)

  
 Sons of the Pioneers
The legendary Sons of the Pioneers return to Branson, MO in May 2005, performing their Chuckwagon Dinner Shows at the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead in the Pavillion Theater.
In the fall of 1985, the Sons of the Pioneers were in Branson for the 3rd year in a row, performing the entire summer season.
Granny was a true Sons of the Pioneers fan as she recalled listening to them quite frequently on the radio when she, her two sisters and brother were growing up.
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 The Sons of the Pioneers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The trio was officially christened the Sons of the Pioneers when fiddler Hugh Farr joined them in 1934; the following year, Hugh's brother Karl Farr made the group a quintet.
The last of the original Sons, Hugh Farr, left the group in 1958 after a bitter internal dispute; his replacement was Wade Ray.
Still going strong into the 1970s, the Sons reunited with Roy Rogers in 1979 to record the top-20 success "Ride, Concrete Cowboy, Ride." In 1980, the Sons of the Pioneers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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 Sons of the Pioneers -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A group with the name is still in existence today (2003) and give occasional concerts at (Click link for more info and facts about Branson, Missouri) Branson, Missouri and other spots.
The six members who made the Sons of the Pioneers famous in the late (The decade from 1930 to 1939) 1930s with their close-harmonied western style music were elected into the (Click link for more info and facts about Country Music Hall of Fame) Country Music Hall of Fame in 1980.
In 1977, the (Click link for more info and facts about Smithsonian) Smithsonian designated the Sons of the Pioneers as "national treasures".
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/so/sons_of_the_pioneers.htm   (171 words)

  
 The Sons Of The Pioneers - Hotel Resource Book Store   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It features recordings from the beginning of the Sons of the Pioneers association with RCA Victor Records, dating from 1945 to 1947.
Though this doesn't cover the entire Sons' career, it captures them in the full-flower of their post-Roy Rogers line-up, after founding member had returned to the group.
At the time the Sons' were a 5-piece with the vocal trio of Spencer, Bob Nolan and Lloyd Perryman backed by Pat Brady on bass,...
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 MTV.com - The Sons of the Pioneers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Sons of the Pioneers were the foremost vocal and instrumental group in western music, and the definitive group specializing in cowboy songs, setting the standard for every group that has come since.
On one broadcast, the station's announcer introduced them as "The Sons of the Pioneers." Asked why he'd done this, the announcer gave the excuse that they were too young to have been pioneers, but that they could be sons of pioneers.
They were still very much a going concern, not only on the concert stage but in the recording studio -- over a 12-year period from 1957 until 1969, RCA released 21 albums by the group.
www.mtv.com /bands/az/sons_of_the_pioneers/bio.jhtml   (3155 words)

  
 AP Online : Sons of Pioneers mourn the loss of their founder, Roy Rogers @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Sons of Pioneers mourn the loss of their founder, Roy Rogers
Rogers' old singing group, the Sons of the Pioneers, canceled Monday's show after hearing of their founder's death earlier that day.
Rogers was a pioneering singing cowboy who accented the western in what used to be called country and western music.
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 Moviefone: Movie Celebrities - The Sons of the Pioneers: MAIN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Sons of Utah Pioneers honors early and modern-day pioneers for their faith in God, devotion to family, loyalty to church and country, hard work,...
Sons of the Pioneers Leonard Franklin Slye [Roy Rogers] b...
With a new name, Sons of the Pioneers, the group began a series of transcriptions...
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 Sons of Utah Pioneers
Florence C. Youngberg, resident of Utah, is director of the Sons of Utah Pioneers Family Research Library.
In February 1846, when the saints were forced out of Nauvoo, William went with the first group, the Pioneer Company, as a member of the police.
He returned for his family in May 1846, and they left Nauvoo with the final wave of saints from the Poor Camp, those poor or ill people who were not adequately prepared to leave.
www.historypreserved.com /Sons_of_Utah_Pioneers.htm   (585 words)

  
 Bob Nolan
The Sons of the Pioneers did work on radio programs, such as their LUCKY U RANCH show which aired from about 1951-53 (in early 2002, a CD titled Sons of the Pioneers - Memories of the 'Lucky U' Ranch was issued on the Jasmine label).
Above, the Sons of the Pioneers with Charles Starrett --- from L-to-R are Karl Farr, Tim Spencer, Lloyd Perryman, Starrett, Bob Nolan, Pat Brady, and Hugh Farr.
And the answer is yes --- before exiting the Sons of the Pioneers, Len Slye/Roy Rogers was with the group in several of the early Starrett oaters.
www.surfnetinc.com /chuck/nolan.htm   (1308 words)

  
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 Tahoe Quarterly: Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
His four sons all contributed to the running of the Lake Tahoe Railway and Transportation Company, but gradually withdrew from public life as their dismay grew with the dramatic changes that continued to take place at The Lake.
It was ironic that a family whose very fortune and fame had been created by "mining" the forests of Tahoe Basin, and by capitalizing on the growing tourist industry, would become among the first to be aware of the fragility of region's beauty.
The third generation is in the wings - son Everett is currently pursuing a business degree and planning to carry the Bacchi's tradition well into the 21st Century.
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 The Sons Of The Pioneers
But the gap he left was hugeapart from having written many of the Pioneers' best known songs, Nolan had been the lead singer on many of their hits.
The Sons of the Pioneers, in effect, became two groupsNolan, Perryman, and Curtis were the studio vocal trio, backed by Brady and Hugh and Karl Farr, recreating the group's classic sound on record, while Perryman, Doss, Warren, the Farrs, and Spriggens (who left soon after this arrangement began) played the concerts.
They were still very much a going concern, not only on the concert stage but in the recording studioover a 12 year period from 1957 until 1969, RCA released 21 albums by the group.
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 Related Website - Sons of the Pioneers - April Wine - Animal Grace lyrics 
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 Amazon.com: Columbia Historic Edition: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
What sets this album apart from the smoother Pioneers later work is its toe-tappin' style, playful arrangements, and downright hot pickin'---not to mention Roy's killer yodeling.
I can honestly say that, as a long time fan of The Sons of The Pioneers, it is one of their best, if not the best.
This is a really good collection of early Sons of the Pioneers.
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 The Western Film Singing Groups   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bob Nolan, Roy Rogers (Leonard Slye) and Tim Spencer formed a trio in the early 1930s, and the group matured and expanded into the Sons of the Pioneers, probably the most influential of the B western singin' groups.
Of the original Sons of the Pioneers, Roy Rogers was the last surviving member, and he passed away in 1998.
I found out that the Sons of the Pioneers were going to be downtown at the theater with the film WAGON MASTER.
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 Sons of the Pioneers
The Sons of the Pioneers IV (November 1937 - June 1942)
The Sons of the Pioneers XV - September 1961)
Sons of the Pioneers - Official Web Page - If you like this music, you simply MUST have a copy of the excellent book by Ken Griffis, "Hear My Song: The Story of the Celebrated Sons of the Pioneers", available for purchase from their web page...don't let it slip away.
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 Sons of Utah Pioneers -- Our Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Biographies of thousands of pioneers as well as some who were born after arrival in the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding area.
Especially valuable is the new SUP four-volume Conquerors of the West, with over 1500 short biographies, genealogies, and pictures of men who came west prior to the railroad in 1869.
International Society of Daughters of Utah Pioneers: Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude, 4 volumes, (1999).
www.sonsofutahpioneers.org /p5300.htm   (617 words)

  
 Ancestry.com - Search Sons of Utah Pioneers Memorial Gallery Index Cards
The information on these cards comes from people who paid to have their pioneer ancestors names memorialized on special plaques at the SUP National Headquarters building in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Cards are filed according to whether the ancestor came before or after the railroad in Utah (1869).The information on these cards comes from people who paid to have their pioneer ancestors names memorialized on special plaques at the SUP National Headquarters building in Salt Lake City, Utah.
For additional information, visit the Sons of Utah Pioneers headquarters and library in Salt Lake City at 3301 East 2920 South.
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 Japan - Sons Of Pioneers - Last.fm
338 people have listened to Sons Of Pioneers by Japan.
Of all 3,719 people that have listened to songs by Japan, this represents 9.1%.
Sons Of Pioneers appears on the following albums:
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 deseretnews.com | Sons of Pioneers meets today; theme is Nauvoo | Deseret Morning News Web edition
Sons of Pioneers meets today; theme is Nauvoo
The 9th Annual Symposium for the National Sons of Utah Pioneers will be today at the historic LDS 10th Ward Chapel, 400 S. 800 East.
For more information on the event, call 484-4441, or log onto www.sonsofutahpioneers.org.
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 Encyclopedia: Sons of the Pioneers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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