Joe Boyd

The preeminent producer of the British folk-rock boom, Joe Boyd was actually born in the United States, first becoming involved in the music business during the early '60s while a roommate of singer Tom Rush. In addition to promoting Rush's earliest New England-area live performances, Boyd also wrote liner notes for releases by a variety of local artists. He first visited Britain during 1964, and upon returning stateside served as an assistant to producer Paul Rothschild before resettling in London permanently to head the overseas offices of Elektra Records. First gaining reco...