Roger Hoover

Quick Facts

Full Name	Roger Hoover
Occupation	Gospel Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 7, 1978(1978-12-07)
Age	46
Birthplace	St. Petersburg
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Roger Hoover Biography

Roger Hoover is one of the most popular and richest Gospel Singer who was born on December 7, 1978 in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. Ohio-based gospel singer, known for his acclaimed roots albums Jukebox Manifesto (and Lay My Rituals Down). He was supported by the Whiskeyhounds and Magpies as well as the Hurt.

His music was often compared with that of His music was often compared to that of singer and songwriter Ryan Adams., a singer-songwriter.

Roger Hoover first gained prominence in the early 2000s as the songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of ‘The Whiskeyhounds’. His first collection of songs, Golden Gloves was released in 2002 on Hayfever Records. In 2004, Hoover and the Whiskeyhounds’ follow-up release Panic Blues was picked up by Columbus-based Bandaloop Records. Upon release from Bandaloop Records in 2005 drummer Dave McKean (GC5) and bassist Doug McKean (GC5) were added and began recording a follow up to Panic Blues.

When Hoover was 12 years old he started playing the guitar. He learned to play by listening to his father’s record collection. At 15, Hoover would travel to Kent, OH to perform at Brady’s Coffee alongside seasoned musicians Patrick Sweany, Eric Noden, and Andy Cohen. Hoover didn’t begin writing songs until 2003, shortly after his father died. His first collections of songs, Golden Gloves, was dedicated to and inspired by his father.

Golden Gloves was his 2001 album. It was inspired by his father’s death.

Roger Hoover Net Worth

Roger Hoover is one of the richest Gospel Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Roger Hoover 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was influenced early on by blues and folk music and began his career performing blues songs in Kent.

His Jukebox Manifesto album, which he recorded in 1977, was voted one of the top roots albums by The Arkansas Times and other music publications.

Roger Hoover (born December 7, 1978) is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Kent, Ohio who blends American folk music, blues, and literate lyrics. He has been backed in various forms by the Whiskeyhounds, the Magpies, the Hurt, and the Western Reserve.

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Pastures, Roger Hoover’s sixth full-length album, was released by Last Chance Records on October 7, 2016. Paste Magazine debuted the first single, “Something in My Heart,” saying that Hoover’s “thoughtful meanderings take listeners through a map of contemplative, everyman’s observations in the vein of music history’s best storytellers, set in the fertile backdrop of the U.S. Midwest.” No Depression praised the album as well, saying that Hoover is “a songwriter with Raymond Carver’s observation and Kris Kristofferson’s ear for poetry.” Pastures is, according to a Pollstar interview on songwriting, “filled with tracks that are as poignant as they are easily accessible, the album echoes many of the songwriters that have influenced Hoover, such as Kris Kristofferson and John Prine. But more importantly, Pastures displays the talent of a rising artist whose music promises that the best is yet to come.”

Facts & Trivia

Roger Ranked on the list of most popular Gospel Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Roger Hoover celebrates birthday on December 7 of every year.

Top Facts about Roger Hoover

1. Roger Hoover is an American singer-songwriter from Ohio.
2. He has released 10 albums and toured extensively.
3. His music blends folk, blues, and rock influences.
4. Hoover’s lyrics often explore themes of love and loss.
5. He has collaborated with musicians such as Mark O’Connor and Tim O’Brien.
6. In 2017, he was inducted into the Tuscarawas County Musicians Hall of Fame.
7. Hoover’s song “The Last Thing We Ever Do” was featured on NPR’s All Songs Considered podcast.
8. He has been praised for his storytelling abilities in his songwriting.
9. Hoover is known for his powerful live performances.
10. His music has been compared to artists such as Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt.