Scott Boyer

Scott Boyer
Born
Charles Scott Boyer II

(1947-10-17)October 17, 1947
DiedFebruary 13, 2018(2018-02-13) (aged 70)
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Years active1965–2018
Labels

Charles Scott Boyer II (October 17, 1947 – February 13, 2018) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Boyer was best known for co-founding the band Cowboy. Boyer was born in Chenango, New York, and moved to Jacksonville, Florida in his youth.

After high school, he played in the band the 31st of February. He co-founded Cowboy with songwriter Tommy Talton in 1969, which released four albums and supported the Allman Brothers Band on tour. Boyer's song "Please Be with Me" was later covered by Eric Clapton. After Cowboy's breakup, Boyer continued playing music. He moved to Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1988 and continued playing in a band called the Decoys until his death in 2018.