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R.L. Boyce
File:RL Boyce Sidewalk Como.png
RL Boyce on a street in Como Mississippi
Background information
Birth nameR.L. Boyce
Born(1955-08-15)August 15, 1955
Como, Mississippi, United States
GenresBlues, Hill country blues,garage rock
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1960s–Present
LabelsWaxploitation Records

R. L. Boyce is an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist born and raised in Como, Mississippi. [1]

He is a protege of Hill country blues legends including R.L. Burnside, and Mississippi Fred McDowell. [2]

Boyce began his career in the early 60's playing drums for his uncle, the famed Fife and Drum performer Othar Turner. [3]

His debut full length album, entitled Ain't the Man's Alright was released when he was 52 years old and features noteworthy musicians including Cedric Burnside, Luther Dickinson, and Calvin Jackson. [4]

His second full length album release, entitled "Roll and Tumble" was released on September 8, 2017 on Waxploitation Records. The album includes players like the father and son double drumming team of Cedric Burnside (R.L. Burnside's drummer and grandson) and Calvin Jackson. The album was produced by Luther Dickinson of The Black Crowes and North Mississippi Allstars fame. [5]


Studio albums

Documentaries featuring R.L. Boyce

  • "M for Mississippi"(2008) includes an interview with R.L. Boyce [6]
  • "Moonshine & Mojo Hands" (2014) includes an interview with R.L. Boyce [7]
  • "I Am The Blues" (2015) includes a performance by R.L. Boyce [8]
  • "Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey" (2003) features the song "Shortnin'/ Henduck Traditional" by Otha Turner which includes R.L. Boyce on Bass and Snare Drums. [9]

References

  1. ^ "3X3: RL BOYCE ON FRED MCDOWELL, FEATHER PILLOWS, AND FRUITS AS VEGETABLES". The Bluegrass Situation.
  2. ^ "C&L's Late Nite Music Club With R.L. Boyce". Crooks and Liars.
  3. ^ "The Line of Best Fit". The Line of Best Fit.
  4. ^ "Discogs". Discogs.
  5. ^ "R.L. Boyce Official Bio". Waxploitation.
  6. ^ "IMDB". IMDB.
  7. ^ "IMDB". IMDB.
  8. ^ "'I Am the Blues': Film Review". Hollywood Reporter.
  9. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/rl-boyce-mn0001465283/credits