Roy Rogers Riders

THe Roy Rogers Riders (and the Republic Rhythm Riders--see bio on their page) were created for the express purpose of appearing in films. This group was created by Republic Pictures after the contract for Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage band was not renewed. The members of this house-band were: (Jimmy Bryant)on guitar, (George Bamby) on accordion, (Bud Dooley) on rhythm guitar, (Michael Barton), on bass, and (Darol Rice) on clarinet. (Pat Brady), working under a separate contract with Republic, also performed with the band in the final three Roy Rogers' feature films made at Republic.