Biography

Through the years Jim Boyd's soulful voice and reflections have won him an international following. Many compare his style of music to an early Bob Dylan while others compare his rock-n-roll to that of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Marshall Tucker. He first began performing with many cover bands before performing with original music groups XIT, Greywolf and Winterhawk before branching out on his own.

Growing up in a military family, Jim Boyd learned first hand the sacrifices of our armed forces. His new release "Harley High" is not only a main stream recording portraying Jim's love for riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles, it is a tribute to Veterans worldwide and their families.

Musicians besides Boyd include Garry Tallent (Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band), Craig Krampt (Steve Perry, Alabama, Kim Carnes, among others), David Roe (Johnny Cash, Jerry Reed, Dwight Yoakam, among others), Sandy Pippen (top Nashville studio musician), Dale Herr (creator for musical scores The Simpsons, the 70’s Show, Married with Children, and more).

The music of Jim Boyd has been included on video and films like the Miramax motion picture Smoke Signals. He has performed in concert with artists such as Bonnie Raitt, The Indigo Girls, Sarah McLaclan, Joe Cocker, Joan Baez, performing at venues like The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Seattle’s Bumbershoot, Hard Rock Hotels, 60-Minutes television show, The Sundance Film Festival, casinos, blues festivals, music and award shows.

"Harley High", album dedicated to Jim's love of riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles features hits "Hold Those Veteran Colors High" and "Scootin On". Jim Boyd is a seven time Native American Music Award Winner, a member of the Colville Tribe of Confederated Indianns residing in Washington State.

Other award winning and award nominated albums by Jim Boyd include "Blues to Bluegrass" and "Live at Two Rivers".

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