by Bman | Dec 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
"Soon One Morning," performed by Boyd Rivers (b December 25, 1934 in Pickins, Mississippi) and his wife Ruth May, followed by brief talk on Boyd's cousin Cleophus Robinson. Shot by Alan Lomax, John Bishop, and Worth Long, August 30, 1978, at the Rivers' home in...
by Bman | Nov 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Boyd Rivers b. December 25, 1934 near Pickens, Mississippi and d. November 22, 1993 in Jackson, Mississippi "I Done Died One Time (Ain't Gonna Die No More)," performed by Boyd Rivers and his wife Ruth May. Shot by Alan Lomax, John Bishop, and Worth Long, August 30,...
by Bman | Dec 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
As many times ad I've posted Boyd, still don't know a lot about him He was filmed by Alan Lomax and he was born December 25,1934 in PICKENS, MS. Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! - Here “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available...
by Bman | Nov 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
"Come Out the Wildnerness," performed by Boyd Rivers and his wife Ruth May. Preceded by introduction of themselves and their music. Shot by Alan Lomax, John Bishop, and Worth Long, August 30, 1978, at the Rivers' home in Canton, Mississippi. For more information about...
by Bman | Oct 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Not a lot is known about the Mississippi-based country-blues and gospel singer Boyd Rivers who died in '93, but his growling voice seems to belong to a much older time.He was born near the town of Pickens in December '43 and after being injured at his casket-making...
