D.J. Rogers
In a gospel-influenced style, soul singer D.J. Rogers (born DeWayne Julius
Rogers, 1948-2020) had just one pop hit with the ballad "Say You Love Me"
(1976), and six more in the R&B charts, despite the recognition of his peers.
Born in Los Angeles, he sang in a choir and played the piano, then became
director of the Watts Community Choir in 1970. Signed to Leon Russell's Shelter
Records, he recorded a self-titled debut album in 1973, then joined RCA, where
he demonstrated his talents as a composer, musician and producer on the
chart-topping albums It's Good to Be Alive (1975) and ...
