Ronnie Boykins

ABOUT RONNIE BOYKINS

Bassist who has been one of the most influential members of Sun Ra's Arkestra.

He played with many esteemed artists before Ra, including Muddy Waters .

He helped found The House of Culture, a club meant to help promote black culture.

His son, Ronnie Boykins Jr., makes films and produces movies.

Over the years, Boykins collaborated with many different artists working in an array of genres, including Sarah Vaughan .