Boz Scaggs is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He gained fame in the 1970s with his album 'Silk Degrees,' which blended rock, R&B, and jazz influences into a smooth, sophisticated sound. Hits like 'Lowdown' and 'Lido Shuffle' became staples of AM radio. Scaggs continues to tour and record, maintaining his reputation as a masterful interpreter of American popular music.