Biographies
Roger Dean
| Roger Dean has spent a lifetime in the entertainment business as a singer, actor and cruise director. He made his television debut at the age of 14 for the BBC on a show called 'All Your Own' and then performed on several radio shows singing Johnny Cash songs. On the subject of Cash, he knows the score. All this in an era when not many people in the United Kingdom had even heard of Johnny Cash! Like Johnny, he is gifted with a "storytellers" voice. Who better to pay tribute to this great artist and to celebrate his legacy? Born in Birmingham, where he studied Music and Drama, Rogers' career has encompassed every tributary of the entertainment business. He started at the famous Birmingham Repertory Theatre in productions of 'The Quare Fellow' and 'Toad of Toad Hall'. Chart success followed as one half of the pop duo 'Earl & Dean'. His first West End appearance was in the award winning drama 'Bent' starring Sir Ian McKellen and Tom Bell. He went on to entertain all over the world in cabaret and on cruise ships later becoming a Cruise Director for several leading cruise companies. He has toured every major theatre in the British Isles and has won acclaim for his fine performances in pantomime as 'The Dame'. Based in Norfolk, Roger has spent the last 18 summers compering the nationwide talent show 'Search For A Star' at his favourite theatre, The Princess, Hunstanton. He also entertained a generation of children as the eponymous hero'Postman Pat'. The biggest joy in his life is being at home with Maureen, playing with Kirsty (his biggest fan) and walking his German Shepherd, 'Bella'. | .jpg) |
Warren James
| Warren can perform countless guitar styles with his country playing being compared to that of guitar legends Albert Lee and James Burton. His musical career began when he joined the Lonnie Donegan Story as lead guitarist and he has worked as a busy session and touring musician since. The world of show business has taken him throughout England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain and Germany. Brian May of the rock band 'Queen' complimented Warren as a guitarist when the two performed together at a celebrity ball for the show business charity The Grand Order of Water Rats where he also had the privilege of working with many of his heroes, most notably, Bill Wyman, Joe Brown, The Blues Brothers Band and Gordon Giltrap. His love for the music of Johnny Cash brought him into contact with Roger Dean and he has been working with The Lazy Boys ever since (whenever his busy schedule allows) and his contribution to 'The Johnny Cash Story' is much appreciated by the fans of the show. Long may he continue! |  |
Andy James
| Andy is a highly accomplished musician with exceptional drum skills that any other dummer would be pleased to have. His feel for the music of Johnny Cash has already made him an essential part of the production. He has accompanied many leading artistes and for two years was the drummer for the great country music artist Ollie Austin. Andy's philosophy is keep it simple but make it good. He sees his contribution to the group as 'the cement that binds the bricks of the music together'. Not too loud, not too soft, just right! he lives with his wife and children in the Cambridgeshire fens. |  |
Les Wright
| Les hails from Norfolk and started playing in pop bands during the "sixties" but gradually found himself being drawn into country music. After brief stints doing backing work for American servicemen who were playing on the US bases the lure of country music became too strong and with three other musicians King's Lynn's first country band was formed. Although the group only lasted a couple of years it made a major impact on the scene in East Anglia and just before it's demise released an album for the Philips label, an uncommon occurrence for a British act on a major record label. During his spell with this band Les switched to playing pedal steel guitar, something of a rarity in those days. Les toured with countless bands including Mountain Dew, Country Style and Pinewood Country. Throughout his career he has backed some of the biggest stars of country music and worked at some of the countries largest events including the Peterborough Country Music Festival Les started working with local country artiste Mervyn J Futter which resulted in a regular backing band "The All Stars" being formed. Les was also a member Of Ollie Austin’s concert band for two years before joining the “Lazy Boys” |  |