"Boz" is the debut album by American singer and songwriter, Boz Scaggs. Released in 1965 under the record label Polydor, the album features a mixture of cover songs and originals. The record marks Scaggs' first foray into the music industry, showcasing a blend of rock, blues, and R&B influences that would come to define his signature sound. Though it didn't carry any chart-topping hits, "Boz" is appreciated for setting the stage for Scaggs' future success.
Born William Royce Scaggs, Boz Scaggs began his professional music career as a member of the Steve Miller Band before embarking on a solo career. He studied abroad in Sweden as a young man, and it was there that he recorded "Boz." Featuring mostly cover songs from artists-like the Coasters and Chuck Berry, the album also includes two original compositions from Scaggs, hinting at his future talent for song-writing.
