Jimmie Rogers | Sarods

Jimmie Rogers was known as the 'Father of Country Music'. His music has been covered by numerous artists, including Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. Rogers' music reflected the struggles and hardships of everyday life. He suffered from tuberculosis, which forced him to retire from music in the early 1930s. Rogers was influenced by blues music and folk music, and he released numerous hit songs, including 'The Soldier's Sweetheart' and 'Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas)'. His music career spanned over two decades.