The Rogues: Member Profiles

The Rogues Are:

 Ron Harrell: As one of the founding members, Ronnie first started with the Rogues in 1964 as bass player and harmony vocalist. He now shoulders the bulk of the bands vocal chores as the featured vocalist and "Elvis" impressionist. Dr. Harrell also owns a successful chiropractic practice in Lake Wales, Florida and currently lives in Winter Haven.

 Dane Streets: Dane is the other original founding member of the band. He owns a successful real estate agency in Lakeland, Florida. Dane is a versatile player capable of doing whatever a song might call for. He plays second lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, and sings harmony and back-up vocals. He is also involved in the band's management.

 Ashley Metts: Ashley is the newest and the youngest member of the Rogues, although even as a small child, she could be found on stage singing with the band. Her father, the late Willie Metts, was a founding member of the Canadian Rogues. His passion and soul for the music has always been Ashley's greatest influence. Ashley brings a youthful exuberance to the group and a whole new depth to it's song list. A Florida Southern graduate, she recently earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication and is starting her career with local non-profit organization for the elderly, VISTE. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, playing the piano, and spending summers at the beach with her family.

 Carl Chambers: Carl is a native of Auburndale, Florida and, during the 60's, played with Rogues' competitors, Ron & the Starfires. During the late 70's he was lead guitarist for the Bellamy Brothers' road and studio band and played on four #1 hits during that stay. During the 80's, Carl wrote two top 5 country hits including Alabama's #1, "Close Enough To Perfect". He also charted another original song under his own name. Today, he continues to work in the music business and also does web-site design and maintenance. Carl plays lead guitar, sings harmony and lead vocals and is the Rogues' music director and arranger.

 Rodney Price: Rodney hails from Zephyrhills, Florida and is the Rogues' premier drummer. Originally from Indiana, he played in Tampa area bands until he went into military service, where he continued to play in Air Force sanctioned dance bands while overseas. During the late 70's, he was the drummer on the road and in the studio for the Bellamy Brothers, and in the 80's for country superstar, Ricky Skaggs. Rodney joined the Rogues in late 2000.

 Donnie Helms: Donnie joined the band as bassist in early 2002. Donnie has played just about every conceivable style of music over the years from funk to bluegrass, in both live and studio situations. He was bassist and road manager for the Bellamy Brothers' road and studio band during the mid-80's and was responsible for the bass feel on the hits "Redneck Girl" and "Get Into Reggae Cowboy". Donnie currently lives in Lake Alfred, Florida.