Lelan Rogers

Lelan Edward Rogers (June 9, 1928 – July 22, 2002) was an American record producer and record company executive.

He was born in Cherokee County, Texas, United States, the eldest of his parents' eight children, which included his brother, singer Kenny Rogers. He set up several record labels in Texas, beginning in the early 1960s, including Lynn and Sabra.[1] In 1966, he joined the International Artists label, for which he signed and produced artists including the 13th Floor Elevators, the Red Crayola, Bubble Puppy, and the Golden Dawn.[2][3] His other labels included Lenox, Silver Fox and House of the Fox. He produced recordings for Elderberry Jak, Bettye LaVette and Big Al Downing.[4]

Rogers died of respiratory failure in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2002, at the age of 74.[4][5]

References

1. Lynn Records Discography, Rcs-discography.com
2. Jasinski, Laurie E. (ed.) (2012). Handbook of Texas Music. Texas A&M University Press. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
3. Lelan Rogers Credits. AllMusic. Retrieved 31 August 2014
4. Lelan Rogers. Discogs.com. Retrieved 31 August 2014
5. "Kenny Rogers' Older Brother Dies". CMT, 23 July 2002. Retrieved 23 July 2002