The Desert Rose Band

About The Desert Rose Band

L-R: Jay Dee Maness, Steve Duncan, John Jorgenson, Chris, and Herb Pedersen.

In 1985 the Desert Rose Band began performing in the Los Angeles area; Chris, along with old friends, Herb Pedersen, John Jorgenson, Jay Dee Maness, Bill Bryson and Steve Duncan.

Following Jay Dee’s departure, legendary steel guitarist Tom Brumley, joined the band. Following the passing of Bill Bryson, Mark Fain would join them on bass.

They recorded six albums for Curb/MCA Records and toured extensively throughout the world. Achieving great success on the Country Music charts with twelve “Top Forty” records, and two number one hits. Their final performance was at the Country Music Hall of Fame Theatre, October 2, 2022.

Discography

  • The Desert Rose Band

    1987

  • Running

    1988

  • Pages of Life

    1990

  • True Love

    1991

  • A Dozen Roses-Greatest Hits

    1991

  • Traditional

    1993

  • Life Goes On

    1993

  • The Desert Rose Band Live at The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum CMA Theater in 2022

    2025