Trustees Honor Roll

Di Benedict, Roger

Banjoist and Guitarist (1912)
Inducted on: November 30, 1996

Roger Di Benedict's superb musicianship most closely associated with his long tenure with the Art Perko Orchestra. Introduced to music by his father, Roger grew up in Collinwood accompanying Dad on the guitar frequenting Cleveland-Style establishment and developing an affinity for Cleveland-Style music. After the service, Roger played with Trolli and, later, the Joe Lasicky Orchestra. Adding the banjo to his arsenal, Roger played, traveled, and recorded with Eddie Habat, Al Tercek, Frank Yankovic, and Kenny Bass. Finding his niche, Roger joined the Art Perko Orchestra in 1965 forming a brotherhood that would remain intact until their retirement 1986. Now a bassist, Roger remains active musically with his wife, Patti, in the Orchestra of Southern Utah, The Sunset Trail Fiddlers, community theatre, rodeos, fairs and performing for senior citizens.