R. L. Boyce
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| Background information | |
| 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 |
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, and David Katznelson. [5]
The cover of "Roll and Tumble" is a portrait of R.L. Boyce painted by the acclaimed contemporary artist James Jean. [6]
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 [7]
- "Moonshine & Mojo Hands" (2014) includes an interview with R.L. Boyce [8]
- "I Am The Blues" (2015) includes a performance by R.L. Boyce [9]
- "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. [10]
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.
- ^ "R.L. Boyce Official Bio". Waxploitation.
- ^ "James Jean Instagram". James Jean Instagram.
- ^ "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
- People from Como, Mississippi
- 20th-century American singers
- 20th-century American guitarists
- Guitarists from Mississippi