Ric Boyer

Pat Coyne · Post by **Pat Coyne** » 5 Nov 2005 10:59 am

I know Ric is not a steel player but didn't know where to post this..I had the honor of attending the last NTSGA jam and listening to Ric play bass in the backup band. WOW, his tone and just how well he was playing on tunes i know he was not familiar with and mangaged to stay "in the pocket"..i have never heard him play better. I mentioned it to Johnny Cox and John was telling me how great he played in St Louis. It's always a pleasure to hear Ric and even greater to get a chance to visit. Look forward to some more jams.

Earl Erb · Post by **Earl Erb** » 5 Nov 2005 12:03 pm

Ditto's on that Pat.

Larry Schoppe · Post by **Larry Schoppe** » 5 Nov 2005 4:15 pm

Earl & Pat, I agree that Ric is a great bass player, but have you ever heard Johnny Cox on bass? He is one of the best bass players I have ever heard!

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Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 6 Nov 2005 6:37 am

He's easy on the eyes too!

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 7 Nov 2005 5:58 am

Ric is one of my favorite musicians. I'm always glad to hear him play. He was part of that great St. Louis Convention house band that recorded Buddy Emmons' live albums in the l970s.
Chuck

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 7 Nov 2005 7:41 am

Ric and I worked many years together in St.Louis giging around town. He is a great player and funny as well. But just as important a great guy. I miss those days when we worked together but they are wonderful memories. It is always a hoot to work with Ric. Bobby

Buck Reid · Post by **Buck Reid** » 7 Nov 2005 3:19 pm

I've been a fan of Ric's ever since i heard his playing on the Buddy Emmons "Live" from St. Louis recording in 1977. We have become great friends over the last 10 years or so and he is indeed a great guy! I was thrilled when he agreed to play on my latest CD and man...did he ever play!! I'm always happy to "chime in" with praise for my dear friend and GREAT player

Randy Hess · Post by **Randy Hess** » 8 Nov 2005 9:52 am

Ric is a great player & on top of that, he's a great person. You won't find many better.

Pat Coyne · Post by **Pat Coyne** » 12 Nov 2005 9:22 am

Theresa..I just have not got quite THAT lonely yet. Lol.