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Ronnie Boykins Ronnie Boykins American jazz bassist (1935–1980) Ronald Boykins (December 17, 1935 – April 20, 1980) was a jazz bassist and is best known for his work with pianist/bandleader Sun Ra, although he had played with such disparate musicians as Muddy Waters, Johnny Griffin, and Jimmy Witherspoon prior to joining Sun Ra's Arkestra.[1] Quick facts Born, Origin ... Ronnie Boykins Born Ronald Boykins (1935-12-17)December 17, 1935 Origin Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died April 20, 1980(1980-04-20) (aged 44) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Double bass Formerly of Sun Ra Close Biography Like his fellow Sun Ra bandmates, John Gilmore and Pat Patrick, Boykins attended Chicago's DuSable High School and studied under its famed music teacher "Captain" Walter…

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