| Rod recorded his first yodel song in the early 70's following a year of
training under the renowned opera instructor, Dr. Jean Wardian, Head of the Gonzaga
University Music Department in Spokane, WA. His first release after signing with MGM
records was "She Taught Me How To Yodel". this song reached the "Top
Ten" world wide within a month. This release was followed with "Yodel
Sweet Molly", "Cattle Call" and "Cannonball Yodel" all three
making the charts. In 1976 "Going Home" a song he wrote, went "Top
Ten" in Canada and had the biggest reaction ever for a Country song in that country.
He was "Top Pick" in Billboard Magazine, and considered a virtuoso in
yodeling: "The Best" by the Gavin Report.
He has made many TV appearances and was on WSM's Ralph Emery Show, as well as Paul
Harvey's "Rest Of The Story". He was on the MGM Show in Nashville, and
toured the Southeastern States with Grandpa Jones, Stringbean and others from the Grand
Ole Opery. Other stars he worked with included Tammy Wynette, Marty Robins, Bill
Anderson, Mel Tillis, George Jones, Lefty Frizzel, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more.
In the summer months the Fireside is open for 5 holiday weekends: Easter, Mother's Day,
Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. During these times Rod performs, singing country music ranging from the standard ballads
to novelty tunes. He performs solo and with select groups of local musicians.
On occasion a friend from his recording past will join him in entertaining .
Join us at the Fireside Lodge, the music center of the Northwest,with visitors and
participants attending from miles around.Rod also has his own 24
track analog recording studio on site. |
