Boz Scaggs Opens Up Losing His Son

Boz Scaggs talks to Dan Rather about the passing of his son, who was only 21-years-old when he died. Boz reflects on how it affected him personally as well as his career.

[laurakali]

Deserves to be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Singer, guitarist, session player, songwriter, and all around respected guy.

[gregorymcgilvray]

What a well spoken, articulate and classy gentlemen Boz Scaggs is.

[francescadesmond]

One of the premier voices of the 1970's. I did not expect him to be so soft spoken. Beautiful man. I wish him peace.

[gordonsaye]

I'm 68 years old and The Boz is one of my all time Favorite artists. We unfortunately share a place in an uncomfortable situation in life. The death of a child. I lost my daughter to cancer ten years ago this month. She was the light of my life and was gone too soon at 26 years old. My wife and I have learned to live life to it's fullest in her honor. I find it comforting to talk about her and talk with others that have shared our fate. My wife is not and may never be comfortable with talking to other people about her.We were fortunate to have her in our lives for 26 glorious years. Boz we feel for you and God Bless you. Thanks for the music.

[pheephee]

Boz Skaggs is the definition of class ❤

[agod]

Boz Scaggs has had such heartbreak in his life, yet still thinks about other people. A lovely man.

[kevinray]

Loosing a child is the worse thing ever. Life shattering.

[jetbluesr]

My son died in an accident. i cried every day for 2 yrs, at peace now, but not a day goes by I don't think of him.

[tlynn]

Dan Rather is just the best interviewer. He lets people talk and doesn’t hit them with ridiculous embarrassing questions and he lets them have the entire spotlight during the interview. Class act.

[Guesswho-xo]

Unlike most rockers, a man of uncommon humanity, humility, and empathy. A good teacher for us all.

[MarcGregory-fg]

Thoughtful, intelligent, modest man speaks so calmly yet wistfully about his terrible losses yet maintains perspective. Total class act, as a musician and as a human being.

[nonamenoname]

Losing a child is such deep heart break

[citygirlingraham]

Boz Scaggs music is timeless, I’m so sorry for his loss…

[Piccolina]

Boz is a kind, good person. I met him at his SF Bar The Blue Light Cafe on Union Street one night in the late '80s. He offered me a drink and we chatted for about a half hour. He was such a pleasure to meet and get to spend a moment in time with.

[mertbrown]

My wife and I lost our oldest son, he was 21 as well. It’s been 19 years and we think of him all the time. I didn’t know of his loss. It’s a tough road. Be well.

[TomCaverly]

Boz, one of the all time greats. Thanks for being part of the soundtrack of my youth.

[allanbeamer]

My daughter died in my arms. I lowered her in to her grave. I think I cried every single day the following two years without fail. It's been over 26 yrs now, and I still have a difficult time trying to explain my feelings. All I can say is, I know she's with God, and God bless anyone who must lose a child. Life down shifts a few gears after a full stop. Enduring a fire (or getting robbed, like me) is nothing to losing a child. Boz gets it. We're ALL brothers and sisters anyway. But it's a special club we wish we weren't in. God bless all...

[blueblue]

We were just 20 yr old kids and had only been dating a few weeks when in August of 1976 my girfriend and I went to see Boz at the Greek Theater in LA. He had the full ensemble including strings. We rocked out to Low Down, Georgia, and slow danced to Harbor Lights. By the time we got home in the early morning hours of that night we knew we were falling in love. Alas, the relationship didn't last, but the memories live on. Whenever I hear Boz's We were always sweethearts.... my thoughts drift back to that night. Thanks Boz Scaggs for one of the best chapters of my life.

[cynthiamason]

Yes, Boz needs to be in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!❤

[davidtyler]

I lost my son when he was 34 years old. It is a life altering event. You will never get over it, never get through it, you must learn to live with it. That can go good or bad. I pray you make it go towards the light.