I never heard anything from Boz until he released his now classic "Silk Degrees" in 1976, although he had been recording since 1966. "Silk Degrees" was a defining moment for all with the songs Lowdown, Lido Shuffle and We're All Alone.
He was born June 8, 1944 in Canton, Ohio the eldest child of Royce and Helen Scaggs. The first instrument he learned was how to play the cello at the age of nine. Boz won a scholarship to attend St Marks School Of Texas and met Steve Miller. Miller helped Scaggs get his first guitar and gave him his Boz in 1959.
He joined Miller's band The Marksmen and after graduating in 1962. After that, the two floated around and Boz quit school in 1963 to concentrate on his recording career. He joined the Army and fronted a new band for a few months. After dabbling in psychedelic music Miller again approached Boz to join him for Miller's first two albums in 1968. Moderate sales helped to fuel his desire to record but did not find fame until 1976 and his "Silk Degrees" album where the backing band was to become known as Toto.
The first single issued was "What Can I Say" released in November of 1976 entering the chart at #85 and peaking at #42 for four weeks on the Hot100. This is one of those albums that is a monolith, every song was different and created a warm, jazzy and R&B flavoured album that still resonates today. I can listen to this one on repeat and keep it in my car along with Steely Dan Aja. What do you carry round in YOUR car or device? What is your go to album?
12 фев 2023
