Weldon Nelson Rogers (b. 30 Oct 1927 Marietta, Oklahoma; d. 13 Sep 2004 Perryton, Texas) was an American songwriter, singer of country and rockabilly, radio disc jockey, and record producer who co-founded Je-Wel records with Chester Oliver to produce, as Je-Wel's first record, the first record for The Teen Kings in 1956 from Wink, Texas. Members of the The Teen Kings: Roy Orbison (1936-1988) - vocals, guitar Jack Kennelly (1937-2009) - upright bass Peanuts Wilson (1935-1980) - rhythm guitar James Emitt Morrow (born 12 Jan 1936 West Point, Arkansas) - electric mandolin (played thru an Echoplex) Billy Pat Ellis - drums The Teen Kings first record (Roy Orbison's first recording): Je-Wel 101, Side A: Trying To Get You, by Charles Singleton and Rose Marie McCoy Side B: Ooby Dooby, by Wade Moore and Dick Penner

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