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Boz Scaggs is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has been active in the music industry since the late 1960s. He was born on June 8, 1944, in Canton, Ohio, as William Royce Scaggs, but he is better known by his stage name Boz Scaggs. Scaggs' music style is a mix of rock, blues, and soul, and he is known for his smooth, soulful voice and guitar playing. He started his music career in the 1960s as a member of the Steve Miller Band, but he left the band in 1968 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, "Boz Scaggs," was released in 1969, and he had his first major hit with the song "Lowdown" in 1976, which won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. He also had several other hits throughout the 1970s, including "Lido Shuffle" and "What Can I Say." In addition to his solo career, Scaggs has collaborated with many other musicians over the years, including Duane Allman, Bonnie Raitt, and Michael McDonald. He has released over 20 studio albums and has sold over 30 million records worldwide. Some of his other popular songs include "Harbor Lights," "Jojo," "We're All Alone," and "Breakdown Dead Ahead." He continues to perform and record music to this day, and his music has had a lasting impact on the rock, blues, and soul genres. The Marksmen (a.k.a. Marksmen Combo) (1956 - 1961) (with Steve Miller) The Ardells / The Fabulous Knight Trains ( ? - ? ) (with Steve Miller) The Wigs (1963 - ? )
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