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Al Olsen and the Western Rangers

About The Artist Al Olsen and the Western Rangers got together back about 1946 or 1947 and were a popular act on the west coast. Not much else has been found about this group except the names of the band. A 1951 article noted they were starting a busy personal appearance season at the Yosemite Junction to be followed by a gig at the Tamarack Lodge. Timeline & Trivia Notes Group members Al Olsen, violin Mike Martin, rhythm guitar and vocals Tex Tallant, steel guitar Al Sipe, vocals Earl Collins, lead guitar and banjo Credits & Sources Country Song Roundup No. 15; December 1951; American Folk Publications, Inc.; Derby, CT