Background
Boatman, Billy Merle was born on November 6, 1939 in Putnam, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Merle and Helen (Maynard) Boatman.
Boatman, Billy Merle was born on November 6, 1939 in Putnam, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Merle and Helen (Maynard) Boatman.
Student, Cisco (Texas) Junior College, 1958. Student, Oklahoma State University, 1961.
Guitarist Taj Mahal group, Hollywood, California, 1967. Drummer Gary Lewis & The Playboys, 1969-1971. Guitarist Josip Juraj Cale Band, Nashville, 1972-1982.
Member American Federation Musicians, Broadcast Music Inc.
Married Mary Carolyn Jackson, December 23, 1968 (divorced 1972). 1 child, Robert.