Roy Rogers is a songwriter, slide guitarist and record producer. He was named after the legendary singing cowboy, Roy Rogers. Rogers plays a variety of guitar styles related to the Delta blues, but is most often recognized for his distinctive slide work.

In the 1980s Rogers was a member of John Lee Hooker's Coast to Coast Band. Rogers produced and/or played on several of Hooker's best-known albums, including Boom Boom, Mr. Lucky, and the Grammy winning effort, The Healer.

Rogers has worked as a sideman for a diverse spectrum of artists including Linda Ronstadt, Sammy Hagar, Bonnie Raitt, Zucchero, John Gorka and Ramblin' Jack Elliott. Since 1980, Rogers has also fronted his own trio, The Delta Rhythm Kings. In 2003, Roger's own Slideways reached number 3 on Billboard's chart for "Top Blues Albums."

Rogers and the Delta Rythym Kings diverse live performances cover a range of Blues from Robert Johnson to John Lee Hooker, and foot stomping original material.