Roosevelt Collier

Roosevelt Collier, known as “The Dr.”, is a 4× Grammy-nominated pedal steel guitarist and the music director/bandleader for Jelly Roll. A frequent collaborator with Tedeschi Trucks Band, he has built a reputation for bringing the pedal steel out front as a true lead instrument. Raised in the House of God Church in Florida, Roosevelt draws from the sacred steel tradition, shaping a sound rooted in gospel. He first gained attention with his family band, The Lee Boys, before stepping out with his o