Mississippi – In a somber announcement today, Thursday, the 9th of November 2023, the world bid farewell to R.L. Boyce, the legendary American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Boyce, aged 68, passed away peacefully at his home. The cause of his death remains undisclosed as of this report, prompting an outpouring of condolences and support for his grieving family.
The RL BOYCE Big Blues Mane Picnic conveyed the news with a heavy heart, stating, “With heavy hearts, we share with all of you that R.L. Boyce passed away peacefully at home early this morning. Big Blues Mane, we love you.”
R.L. Boyce, born on August 15, 1955, in Como, Mississippi, rose to prominence in the American blues scene, earning recognition for his roles as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His roots in Como, under the mentorship of blues legends R. L. Burnside and Mississippi Fred McDowell, shaped his musical journey.
Beginning his career in the early 1960s as a drummer for his uncle, fife and drum musician Othar Turner, Boyce later played alongside Jessie Mae Hemphill. His musical prowess culminated in his debut album, “Ain’t the Man’s Alright,” in 2013, featuring collaborations with Cedric Burnside, Luther Dickinson, and Calvin Jackson.
Noah Wotherspoon Band posted on Facebook,
“Saddened to hear about the passing of R.L. Boyce… I had the opportunity to spend time with him at Blue Heaven Studios in Kansas back in 2016 & he was an incredibly sweet soul. I can’t quite remember what he was saying here that had me cracking up… That’s his red/white jacket pictured to the left of him and I that had BLUESMAN – COMO, MISSISSIPPI embroidered on the back.”
Boyce’s second album, “Roll and Tumble,” released in 2017, garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2018. The album showcased the drumming talents of Cedric Burnside and Calvin Jackson, a notable father-son duo.
Throughout his illustrious career, Boyce’s contributions extended beyond albums. Documentaries like “Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey,” “M for Mississippi,” “Moonshine & Mojo Hands,” and “I Am The Blues” featured interviews and performances by the blues maestro.
Today we lost a Blues legend, Bentonia Blues Artist R.L. Boyce passed on today. He’ll be joining his friends Junior Kimbrough and R.L. Burnside on the other side for some good corn liquor and swapping tunes.You will be missed but never forgotten
— BluesDJ_Ron (@Blues_DJ_Ron) November 9, 2023
The blues community recognized Boyce’s excellence with multiple award nominations, including a 2018 Grammy nomination and a 2023 National Heritage Fellowship awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest honor in the folk and traditional arts.
As friends, fans, and the music world mourn the loss of R.L. Boyce, the family will soon release an obituary and details regarding funeral arrangements, providing an opportunity for all to pay their respects to the late blues legend.
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