Bo Ramsey
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Rock
Blues
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Franklin Ramsey |
| Born | Burlington, Iowa, United States |
| Genres | Folk Rock Blues |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Labels | 3rd Street Lustre |
| Website | www |
Bo Ramsey (born Robert Franklin Ramsey in 1951) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and recording producer.
He made his debut in Williamsburg, Iowa in 1973, fronted the Mother Blues Band, and rose to prominence as a soloist when he opened for Lucinda Williams on her 1994 tour.[1] He has produced or played guitar on several of her albums, including Essence, which was nominated for a Grammy Award, and appeared in her band in performances on The Late Show With David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night With Conan O’Brien[1] and in Wim Wenders’ "Soul Of A Man" segment for the Blues series of Martin Scorsese.[2]
He has also produced recordings for Joan Baez, David Zollo, Pieta Brown, Iris DeMent, Ani DiFranco, and Kevin Gordon, with whom he co-fronted a band, and worked as a guitarist with the above and with Elvis Costello. He has produced and worked extensively with Greg Brown, including an appearance in 1999 on A Prairie Home Companion,[3] and has been inducted to the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame[4] and Iowa Blues Hall of Fame.[2]
Personal life
Ramsey's son Benson is also a folk musician, known for performing in duo The Pines.[5]