Giddy Up, Partner! Rare Snapshots of Roy Rogers’ Cowboy Chronicles!
The Birth of a Cowboy Legend
Born Leonard Slye, Roy’s transformation into a Western icon involved a name change, a common Hollywood practice for capturing the right persona. Initially acting under the pseudonym Dick Weston, his big break came in 1938 when he signed with Republic Studios.
The studio renamed him “Roy Rogers” in tribute to the late Will Rogers, a beloved American humorist and cowboy. This new name marked the beginning of Leonard’s journey to stardom, eventually making Roy a household name synonymous with Western heroism and charm.
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