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Marty Roe has been a musician for over 30 years. He and his wife Robin struggled for several years while chasing their dream. Their prayers were finally answered in 1991 as Marty and his band Diamond Rio were offered a recording contract.
Apr 12, 2024 · Having started out as The Tennessee River Boys in the 80s, they eventually morphed into Diamond Rio in 1989, and the group consisted of vocalist Marty Roe; guitar and banjo player Jimmy Olander; bassist/vocalist Dana Williams; pianist Dan Truman; drummer Brian Prout; and mandolin player and vocalist Gene Johnson.
After undergoing several membership changes in its initial years, the band consisted of the same six members from 1989 to 2022: Marty Roe (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Gene Johnson (mandolin, guitar, fiddle, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone ...
Timothy Martin “Marty” Roe was born December 28, 1960 in Lebanon, Ohio to Zane and Bertie Roe. He married Robin on December 11, 1982 at the West End Church of Christ in Nashville.
Marty took all the musical classes in high school and was even a member of the jazz band. He is married to his wife Robin. The couple have two daughters, Isabella and Sarah. Hobbies: Golfing, fishing, race cars. Musical Heroes: Merle Haggard, Marty Robbins, George Jones, and Buck Owens.
The formation that became known as the six-time Vocal Group of the Year, Diamond Rio, was formed in 1989 and consisted of Marty Roe (lead vocals), Jimmy Olander (guitar/banjo), Dana Williams (bass/vocals), Dan Truman (piano), Brian Prout (drums), and Gene Johnson (mandolin/vocals), and up until recently have had no member changes.
May 16, 2006 · Here, lead singer Marty Roe and drummer Brian Prout answer fan questions about keeping it fresh, their friendship with NASCAR driver Tony Stewart and passing their musical talent on to their...
