R. L. Boyce
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R.L. Boyce | |
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| Birth name | R.L. Boyce |
| Born | August 15, 1955 Como, Mississippi, United States |
| Genres | Blues, Hill country blues,garage rock |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–Present |
| Labels | Waxploitation 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]
Studio albums
- Roll and Tumble (Waxploitation Records, 2017)
- Ain't the Man's Alright (Sutro Park, 2007)
Documentaries featuring R.L. Boyce
- "M for Mississippi"(2008) includes an interview with R.L. Boyce [5]
- "Moonshine & Mojo Hands" (2014) includes an interview with R.L. Boyce [6]
- "I Am The Blues" (2015) includes a performance by R.L. Boyce [7]
- "Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey" (2003) features the song "Shortnin'/ Henduck Traditional" by Otha Turner which includes R.L. Boyce on Drums (Bass) and Drums (Snare). [8]
External links
References
- ^ "3X3: RL BOYCE ON FRED MCDOWELL, FEATHER PILLOWS, AND FRUITS AS VEGETABLES". The Bluegrass Situation.
- ^ "C&L's Late Nite Music Club With R.L. Boyce". Crooks and Liars.
- ^ "The Line of Best Fit". The Line of Best Fit.
- ^ "Discogs". Discogs.
- ^ "IMDB". IMDB.
- ^ "IMDB". IMDB.
- ^ "'I Am the Blues': Film Review". Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/rl-boyce-mn0001465283/credits
- 1955 births
- African-American musicians
- African-American rock musicians
- American blues guitarists
- American male guitarists
- American blues singers
- Country blues musicians
- American male singers
- Juke Joint blues musicians
- Blues musicians from Mississippi
- Waxploitation Records artists
- People from Como, Mississippi
- 20th-century American singers
- 20th-century American guitarists
- Guitarists from Mississippi