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Roland Dwayne “Rosie” Rozell (August 29, 1928 – February 28, 1995) was a tenor in the Southern Gospel Music industry. He was a tenor singer for several groups, starting with the Tulsa Trumpeters, The Statesmen Quartet, Rosie Rozell and the Searchers and The Masters V.
He was born on August 29, 1928, in Hardy, Kay County, Oklahoma.[1]
His group, Rosie Rozell and the Searchers also featured his wife Betty Rozell, a singer and keyboardist. The Searchers featured a Hammond B3 organ, which was unusual for Southern Gospel Music.[2]
He is most well known for his involvement in songs such as "Oh What A Savior," "Hide Thou Me," and "There's Room at the Cross.” He appeared on several of the Bill Gaither Homecoming Reunion concerts.[3]
He died February 28, 1995, in Trussville, Alabama. He was 66 years old. He was inducted into Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1999.[1]
- ^ a b "Roland Dwayne "Rosie" Rozell - Roland Dwayne "Rosie" Rozell (1928 – 1995), Inducted in 1999". SGMA. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
- ^ Liverett, David (2005). This Is My Story - 146 of the World's Greatest Gospel Singers. Thomas Nelson. ISBN 9781418506070.
- ^ Godfrey, Andrew (February 18, 2012). "Bill Gaither Homecoming Shows Rejuvenated, Started Careers". Wordpress. Retrieved 2019-01-30.