I Dreamed: The Rod Lauren Story

The Story of Rod Lauren. And of Roger Strunk.

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I Dreamed:
The Rod Lauren Story

He was a kid from a small town in California who was given a once-in-a-lifetime shot at becoming a star.
Hit records. Concert tours. TV shows. Hollywood movies.
Everything.
This is the story of Rod Lauren – and of Roger Strunk, the small-town boy who was chosen to play him.

Rod Lauren - RCA French EP (Sleeve Image)
Rod On The Record

Rod Lauren: The Original Recordings

Elvis was in the Army. Pop music in the 1950s had a shaky future. RCA Victor was looking for someone new, someone they could turn into a star.


That someone new was Rod Lauren, a young man with a good voice, good looks – a good kid with a good chance to be a big success.

Surrounding him with their top team of producers, arrangers and songwriters, RCA spared no expense in taking him straight to the top. If you’ve never heard Rod Lauren before, here’s your chance!

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Rod Lauren On Record, On Film & In Print

Rod Lauren (1959) If I Had A Girl (Record Sleeve Photo)

The Complete Rod Lauren Discography

Despite his relatively brief recording career, Rod’s music was not only released in the U.S., but in France, England, Australia and Brazil!

Gunhawk Starring Rod Lauren (1963 Publicity Photo)

Rod Lauren Goes To Hollywood

They wanted to make him a pop star … but in his heart he wanted to be an actor. Take a look at Rod Lauren in the movies and on TV.

Rod Lauren (Dig Magazine Cover Photo)

Rod Lauren: Words and Pictures

Life Magazine. Time Magazine. Hit Parader. The New York Times. His hometown Tracy Press. They – and many more – told Rod’s story as it happened.