E.O. Smith Hall of Fame, 2015 Inductee
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.
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.
