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E.O. Smith Hall of Fame, 2015 Inductee


David Blei (1992)
Evan Rogers - Class of 1977  
 
Evan Rogers’ interest in music manifested itself at E. O. Smith High School.  According to his senior biography, “music … bongos… Stevie Wonder, …Earth, Wind and Fire … Tower of Power” were his primary interests.  After high school, Rogers became a songwriter and record producer; he has written and produced hits for Kelly Clarkson, Shakira, Rod Stewart, Christina Aguilera, and ‘N Sync. He discovered, developed, and signed world-wide superstar Rihanna.  Rogers and his partner, Carl Sturken, have achieved more than 20 Top-40 hits and twelve Top-5 hits and earned six BMI awards. Their songs have sold more than 60 million albums, both in the U.S. and around the world.    ​

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