The Downhomers

The Downhomers -- sometimes spelled "Down Homers" or "Down-Homers" -- were an Indiana-based country & western group founded in the early to mid-'40s, who were notable for two members: yodelling lead singer Kenny Roberts and his successor, Bill Haley. Based for a time in Fort Wayne, IN, the group's membership included Roberts on vocals and guitar, Bob Mason on vocals and rhythm guitar, Shorty Cook on steel guitar, Lloyd Cornell on double bass, and Guy Campbell playing violin. Their major influence and source of inspiration was the Sons of the Pioneers, and they could sing and p...