Lelan Rogers
John Abbey, Blues & Soul, July 1971
LELAN ROGERS first sprang to prominence as the man who brought national success to Esther Phillips with 'Release Me'. In the decade that has passed, Lelan who is the brother of pop singer Kenny Rogers has controlled the Silver Fox label and more recently went into business on his own with House of the Fox Records, for whom Maceo & All The King's Men record. Lelan was in London finalising a contract by which Pye International will represent his line throughout Europe.
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