The Sons of the Pioneers - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.490 W 097° 20.890
14S E 654678 N 3629381
Vocal group The Sons of the Pioneers are honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPHXB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2015
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Their star is located in Rodeo Plaza, near the entrance to Billy Bob's Texas, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Sons of the Pioneers
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of one incarnation of the group, as well as this short history:
Members of the Western Music Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame, The Sons of the Pioneers featured a variety of singers over the years, including Roy Rogers and Ken Curtis. The group performed throughout the 1930's, 40's, and 50's and gained fame appearing in Western movies. The appeared performing musical numbers or as sidekicks to the hero, more often than not, Roy Rogers. Over the years they recorded such hits as "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" and "Cool Water."
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About the Texas Trail of Fame: (
visit link)
The Texas Trail of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to our Western way of life. Throughout the walkways of the Fort Worth National Historic District, bronze inlaid markers have been placed in honor of their achievements. The desire of the Texas Trail of Fame is to inspire and educate visitors through the adventure of reflecting on these Westerner’s accomplishments. Trail Guides are available at the Stockyards Visitor's Information Center. So come on out to the Fort Worth Stockyards, grab a guide, and hit the trail!