The Touch of Roy and Dale: The Impact and Influence of Roy Rogers, The King of the Cowboys, and Dale Evans, The Queen of the West, As Only Their Fans Could Tell It
Fans, what can I say about fans? They are the whole reason you love doing whatever it is you do. They are an extension of your own family. They are everything to an entertainer.In my mom and dad's case the fans were always there for them. They laughed and cried with Roy and Dale, in good times and bad. We could always feel their prayers and concerns for all our family.Tricia Spencer's inspired book invites you to laugh and cry and feel the love just as my parents did when they actually received the mountains of cards and letters from their family of fans. You will also get to read the thoughts and memories of friends and family members. I know you will enjoy getting to know the fans of the King of the Cowboys and the Queen of the West, or as I and my siblings knew them...Mom and Dad. God bless the fans.Roy Dusty Rogers, Jr. --Roy "Dusty" Rogers, Jr., son of Roy Rogers and Dale EvansThere are many ways to measure people's fame and success, but the most foolproof method is to measure how they touched the lives of others. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans were second to none when measured by the levels of love and loyalty from their fans.Tricia Spencer has tapped right into that wellspring of appreciation with this book. We truly see not just what kind of performers Roy and Dale were, but also what kind of people they were, and it's all presented through the words of their fans.In addition to being stars of the big screen and television, and the ambassadors of wholesomeness, Roy and Dale were radio stars. 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Offering a personal collection of thoughts and nostalgia, there are new photo and other media spread throughout. Fans of the legacy of the western should embrace "The Touch of Roy and Dale,"very much recommended. Midwest Book Review