Singer/comic/musician Little Roy Lewis was an integral part of the Lewis Family bluegrass-gospel band. Born and raised the youngest member of a large family in Lincolnton, Georgia, Lewis began playing banjo at age six and won his first talent contest at age eight. When he was nine, "Little Roy" joined the family band after his older brother Esley entered the Army. In 1954, the Lewis clan began performing regularly on WJBF-TV Augusta. Little Roy appeared on all of his family's albums, but he also cut a few banjo records of his own, beginning with an EP on Starday in the early '60s. In 1968, he recorded his first full-length album, Golden Gospel Banjo. Lewis was a popular member of his family band and was known for offering lively chatter and comical sound effects during such songs as "Honey in the Rock."

It's not hard to figure Roy Lewis' Apple Cup loyalties, given the purple jacket with the big W hanging in his locker at the Seattle Seahawks' facility. ...

“Little Roy” Lewis: “We sad about itm but we happy. We almost made 60 years with the Lewis Family.“ The family has been singing gospel music for more then ...

Little Roy Lewis, Lizzie and Rebecca Long and friends will be picking and singing at the Metasville School House on Thanksgiving night, Nov. ...

... Easter and other members of the famous family. Pictured are: (lr) "Little Roy" Lewis, Sheri Easter (background), Janis Lewis Phillips, and Miggie Lewis.