Ronnie Boykins | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ronald Boykins |
| Born | December 17, 1935 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 1980 (aged 44) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Double bass |
| Formerly of | Sun Ra |
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]