Eddie Boyd
American blues musician (1914–1994) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Edward Boyd, see Edward Boyd (disambiguation).
Edward Riley Boyd[1][nb 1] (November 25, 1914 – July 13, 1994)[3] was an American blues pianist, singer and songwriter, best known for his recordings in the early 1950s, including the number one R&B chart hit "Five Long Years".
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Eddie Boyd | |
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Birth name | Edward Riley Boyd |
Born | (1914-11-25)November 25, 1914 Shelby or near Stovall, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | July 13, 1994(1994-07-13) (aged 79) Helsinki, Finland |
Genres | Blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | 1930s–1990s |
Labels | JOB, Chess |
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