Guitarist/vocalist from Easton. In 1956 started the Santa Fe Rangers, a country group that toured nationally. During the ‘60s his band included Baltimore members Ken Fairbanks (lead guitar), Kenny Cummings (rhythm), Bill Smith (guitar and bass fiddle), Luke Jones aka ‘Knucklehead’ (bassist formerly of Tex Daniels, Rhythmaires…), Ronnie King (drums), and Joan Toomey (a guitarist, vocalist and award-winning dancer from Essex).
The group released records and played the USO circuit and military bases.
After retiring from touring, Price owned and operated music stores in Easton for over 25 years. King went on to join the Country Flames…
Mel Price & His Santa Fe Rangers:
1960 Dixie 887 Jailed / I’m In Love with A Geisha Girl
Mel Price:
1959 Dixie 2016 Little Dog Blues / Until
196* Redwing 1001 San Antonio Rose / Memories of France
196* Redwing 1002 One Man’s Love / I’ll Always Be in Love with You
