Foy Willing was born in Bosque, Texas in 1915 and began his musical career while still in high school, appearing on local radio. After performing in New York during the mid-30s, he moved to California in 1940 and in 1943 organized the Riders of the Purple Sage. They appeared on the Hollywood Barn Dance and other radio shows such as All Star Western Theater and The Roy Rogers Quaker Oats Show, as well as in a number of Republic movies with Monte Hale and Roy Rogers. Roy and The Riders recorded for Decca, Capitol, Columbia, and Majestic. The group disbanded in 1952. Foy Willing passed away July 24, 1978.

Awards:

• 1991 Hall of Fame Inductees