Who is Boz Scaggs? See Net-worth, Quote, Awards, Fact, Wiki

William Royce Boz Scaggs, born on the 8th of June, 1944, is an American musician, who became famous for his contribution in the Blues and Jazz Scene. He gained popularity when he joined the band Steve Miller Band.

Boz Scaggs Wiki Biography

William Royce “Boz” Scaggs, born on the 8th of June, 1944, is an American musician, who became famous for his contribution in the Blues and Jazz Scene. He gained popularity when he joined the band Steve Miller Band.

So how much is Scaggs’ net worth? As of early 2017, based on authoritative sources, it is reported to be $40 million acquired from his years in the music industry from the sales of his albums and even his constant world tours.

Boz Scaggs Net Worth $40 million

Born in Canton, Ohio, Scaggs is the son of Royce, a travelling salesman, and Helen a homemaker. The family moved to Oklahoma and then spent most of their time in Dallas, Texaas. Even at early age, Scaggs is already playing with instruments and at age nine, he already knows how to play a cello.

During his younger years, Scaggs received a scholarship at St. Mark’s Academy where he formed friendship that will further is music career in the future. While at St. Marks he met Steve Miller, a fellow musician who helped him improve his guitar skills. It was also at his school where he earned the nickname “Boz”.

Scaggs joined Miller’s group the Marksmen and became their vocalist. After leaving St. Marks, the two attended University of Wisconsin where they played in various bands like the Fabulous Knight Trains and the Ardells. Unfortunately, Scaggs left school moved to England and left the band.

Despite moving to another country with the hopes of furthering his career, Scaggs still had a hard time making people notice his music. He was able to release his first solo album “Boz”, but it failed to get any traction. In 1967, Miller contacted him once again so they can work together. With this invitation he flew back to the United States and worked with Miller.

Scaggs became part of some of the successful albums of the band like “Children of the Future” and “Sailor”. Although the band helped his career in a major way, in 1968 he felt that his style and Miller’s is very different so he decided to go solo. His time also helped with his net worth.

After going solo, Scaggs still endured some low points and it took him a while to produce chart-topping songs despite being a favourite of the critics. Finally in 1976, he hit a breakthrough with his album “Silk Degrees”, which became number two on the album charts.

Although Scaggs spent most of his time on the down low managing his nightclub Slim’s in San Francisco, he still created music on the side. During the ‘80’s some of the albums he released included “Down Two Then Left”, “Middle Man”, “Hits!” and “Other Roads” which took him eight years to make. But despite spending most of his time behind the scenes his albums still reached success and helped his net worth.

In 1992, Scaggs went back to the limelight and went back on tour as part of Donald Fagen’s New York Rock and Soul Revue. With his new confidence, he released new albums including “Some Change” and “Come on Home”. In the 2000’s, his albums “Dig”, “But Beautiful”, and “Speak Low” became chart-toppers as well. He also partnered his albums with constant touring that tremendously helped his wealth.

Today, Scaggs is still active in the music industry with his most recent album “A Fool to Care”, just released last 2015.

In terms of his personal life, Scaggs was first married to Carmella Storniola with whom he had two sons. Unfortunately, in 1980 their marriage ended in divorce. In 1992 he remarried and now has his own vineyard with his second wife Dominique.

In 1992, Scaggs lost his son Oscar, due to heroin overdose.



Full NameBoz Scaggs
Net Worth$40 Million
Date Of BirthJune 8, 1944
Place Of BirthCanton, Ohio, United States
ProfessionSinger, Guitarist, Songwriter, Composer
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, St. Mark’s School of Texas
NationalityAmerican
SpouseDominique Gioia Scaggs (m. 1992), Carmella Scaggs (m. 1971–1980)
ChildrenAustin Scaggs
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BozScaggsMusic
MySpacehttps://myspace.com/bozscaggs
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0768693
Allmusichttp://www.allmusic.com/artist/boz-scaggs-mn0000096964/discography
AwardsGrammy Award for Best R&B Song
Music GroupsSteve Miller Band (1967 – 1968), The Dukes of September (Since 2010), The Ardells
NominationsGrammy Award for Album of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album, Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Look What You’ve Done To Me, Lowdown, Lido Shuffle, Dallas, TX, United States
MoviesBoz Scaggs: Greatest Hits Live
Fact
1The Steve Miller Band was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1750 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
2He took the name “Boz” because while he was attending college, someone who mistakenly thought his first name was Bosley kept calling him “Boz”, and it stuck.
3His son, Oscar, died of a drug overdose in San Francisco, California, USA. [December 1998]

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues2013performer: “Lowdown” / writer: “Lowdown” – as William R. Scaggs
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoTV Series writer – 15 episodes, 2011 – 2013 performer – 1 episode, 2013
L’écume des jours2013performer: “Lowdown” / writer: “Lowdown”
Muscle Shoals2013Documentary performer: “Somebody Loan Me a Dime”
Joyful Noise2012performer: “Lowdown” / writer: “Lowdown”
The Dukes of September Live at Lincoln Center2012TV Movie documentary writer: “Lowdown”, “Lido Shuffle”
Warrior2011performer: “Lido Shuffle” / writer: “Lido Shuffle” – as William R. Scaggs
Super Bowl XLV2011TV Special performer: “Lido Shuffle” – uncredited / writer: “Lido Shuffle” – uncredited
EntourageTV Series performer – 1 episode, 2008 writer – 1 episode, 2008
Zodiac2007performer: “Lowdown” / writer: “Lowdown” – as William Scaggs
SkeppsholmenTV Series performer – 1 episode, 2002 writer – 1 episode, 2002
Black & White1999/Iwriter: “Free” – as William Scaggs
Armistead Maupin’s More Tales of the CityTV Mini-Series performer – 1 episode, 1998 writer – 1 episode, 1998
Cop Land1997performer: “It All Went Down the Drain”
The Devil’s Own1997performer: “Somebody Loan Me A Dime”
Drop Zone1994performer: “Follow That Man” / writer: “Follow That Man”
Sjans1992TV Series performer – 1 episode
Tulisuudelma1991TV Series writer – 1 episode
Two of a Kind1983performer: “The Perfect One” / writer: “The Perfect One”
Personal Best1982performer: “It’s Over” / writer: “It’s Over” – as B. Scaggs
Inside Moves1980lyrics: “You Make It So Hard To Say No” / music: “You Make It So Hard To Say No” / performer: “You Make It So Hard To Say No”
Urban Cowboy1980performer: “Look What You’ve Done To Me” / writer: “Look What You’ve Done To Me”
The Muppet Show1978TV Series writer – 1 episode
FM1978“Hollywood” / performer: “Lido Shuffle”, “Hollywood” / writer: “Lido Shuffle”
Looking for Mr. Goodbar1977performer: “Lowdown” 1976 / writer: “Lowdown” 1976
Top of the PopsTV Series writer – 7 episodes, 1977 performer – 5 episodes, 1977
Saturday Night LiveTV Series performer – 1 episode, 1976 writer – 1 episode, 1976
In My Life… Zsa Zsa LiveVideo documentary writer: “Covers Medley”
Miles Ahead2015performer: “Lowdown”
Red OaksTV Series performer – 1 episode, 2015 writer – 1 episode, 2015
Ray DonovanTV Series performer – 1 episode, 2015 writer – 1 episode, 2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonTV Series performer – 1 episode, 2015 writer – 1 episode, 2015
DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: The Story of the National Lampoon2015Documentary performer: “I’m Easy” / writer: “I’m Easy”
The D Train2015performer: “Lowdown Re-Record” / writer: “Lowdown Re-Record” – as William R. Scaggs
Halt and Catch FireTV Series performer – 1 episode, 2014 writer – 1 episode, 2014
Independent Lens2014TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1994TV SeriesMusical Guest

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Unsung2016TV Series documentaryHimself
Tavis Smiley2015TV SeriesHimself
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2015TV SeriesHimself – Guest Musician
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2013TV SeriesHimself – Musical guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1994-2013TV SeriesHimself – Musical Guest / Himself
The Dukes of September Live at Lincoln Center2012TV Movie documentaryHimself
Buddy Holly: Listen to Me – The Ultimate Buddy Party2011TV MovieHimself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2009TV SeriesHimself – Musical Guest
Great Performances2008TV SeriesHimself
Live with Kelly and Michael2005TV SeriesHimself
Boz Scaggs: Greatest Hits Live2004Video
Later… With Jools Holland1997-2001TV SeriesHimself
Ally McBeal2001TV SeriesHimself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn2001TV SeriesHimself
Austin City Limits1998TV Series documentaryHimself
Hard Rock Live1997TV Series
The Rosie O’Donnell Show1997TV SeriesHimself
Late Show with David Letterman1994TV SeriesHimself
Late Night with Conan O’Brien1993TV SeriesThemselves – Musical Guest
Late Night with David Letterman1988TV SeriesHimself
Fridays1980TV SeriesHimself
The 21st Annual Grammy Awards1979TV SpecialHimself
Saturday Night Live1976TV SeriesHimself – Musical Guest
The Midnight Special1974TV SeriesHimself
Fillmore1972DocumentaryPerformer
Good Vibrations from Central Park1971TV MovieHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Top of the Pops1977TV SeriesHimself

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1981GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television SpecialUrban Cowboy (1980)

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