Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Etta James, Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Billie Holiday, Ruth Brown, Gladys Knight, Big Mama Thorton, Cass Elliot, Tony Bennet, Odetta, and many more.
Becky Boyd has been playing the Cleveland club scene for over 30 years. Her vocals are outstanding, combining great tone, with tremendous feel. Besides singing with many bands throughout the years, Becky has opened for such noted artists as Brownsville Station, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Fairport Convention, Buddy Miles, Robert Lockwood Jr., Billy Branch, Chad & Jeremy, and did a small tour opening for Todd Rundgren. She has recorded 2 cds with her current band Real Life, and has done studio work with many Cleveland artists such as Fayreweather, The Cletus Black Revue, the King Bees, Colin Dussaults Blues Project, Walkin' Cane, The Bad Boys of Blues, The Prayer Warriors and Crash Coffin. A highlight for Becky, was the oppurtunity to sing backups for the famous McKendree Spring band at their reunion concert Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at the Beachland Ballroom. Becky has been nominated several times as best vocalist in the Freetimes and Scene magazines, and has also won several vocalist awards such as Savannah Night Club "Favorite Vocalist of the Year" award.
Read some accolades written about Becky:
"Becky Boyd, a singer of such strength, she could make a lot of "No Girls Allowed" signs get ripped off the clubhouse doors... She possesses a powerful blues/jazz voice thats forceful, sensuous and as clear as spring water. If theres a jazz buff in the Cleveland area who hasnt heard Boyd sing yet, do something about that. She has got the art of scat singing down cold. Becky Boyd is a local talent to watch." --- Steve Byrne, Scene Magazine
"Becky Boyd is a local pro, who makes the magic happen." --- Harmonica Blue, Strange Brew Magazine
Hi Becky. Thank you. I'm proud to have you for a friend. Love the way you do your songs, Lady is a tramp and Hound dog,great version. Stop in anytime and God bless
I did have a good time last night! I'm so glad that you and Claudia had an awesome time and a good gig!! I hope to see you guys soon as well!! I miss you guys!! :)
Hey Becky, Had a great time jamming with you at the parkview tonight, thanks for Letting the Cat in the Hat do his thing!! Sure was a Blast!! Rock on, Waddell
Becky, just a note of love and appreciation .... the link to Jim Gill ... what can I say WOW what an awesome connection. You're so loved, girlfriend. Life is good here. Love hearing from you -- sending you a "peace bubble" lol. Youre such a blessing. Love,"the other Becky"
Greetings My Space Friend. Backtracking to your show at the Winchester last week I really like your original songs and great singing voice. See you in the future.
