R.L. Boyce

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

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

Boyce began his career in the early 60's playing drums for his uncle, the famed Fife and Drum performer Othar Turner. Later he was the drummer for Jessie Mae Hemphill and is heard on her 1990 album, Feelin' Good.

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.

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.

The cover of "Roll and Tumble" is a portrait of R.L. Boyce painted by the acclaimed contemporary artist James Jean.

Documentaries featuring R.L. Boyce