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HERB BOYD, JR.
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Gospel Entertainment Television's Founder and CEO,
Mr. Boyd was born in 1957 and raised in Port Chester, New York and grew up in the Church. He was baptized at the age of 12, and became president of the youth group and sang in the choir. At the age of 15 he had the opportunity to play the congas in 2 shows with the Aristocrats, a well-known local R & B Band in Norwalk, CT. He Joined the Military as a driver/mechanic stationed in Hawaii, during the Vietnam era. Like his father before him who served in WWII and the first Korean War.

After the Military he worked as an Auto Mechanic by day and a Club Disc jockey by night (20 + years). He also managed two Rap groups, an R& B Band and was a tour manager for a heavy metal band. Mr. Boyd later started working in Sales/ Management and Technical Fields for other companies for over 20 years.

Mr. Boyd started GETV under the inspiration of his mother Hardena Boyd, a musician, who played the church organ, filled in as church choir director, and was well known for her alto opera singing voice. Because of her upbringing, Mr. Boyd had the foundation for a great vision, so Gospel Entertainment Television was born. So far Mr. Boyd has Executive Produced 6 Gospel shows on TV for Gospel Entertainment Television. Mr. Boyd is also greatly inspired by Dr. Frederick K. C. Price of the Ever Increasing Faith Ministries out of California. Dr. Price has been his teacher for over 20 years, and Mr. Boyd is a Faith Partner in Dr. Price's Ministry.

Mr. Boyd is now a Multi Media Graduate from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting (CSB). Sponsored Gospel Concerts, Executive Produced Six TV Gospel shows, Associate Produced & Technical Directed a 45 Minute News Segment, Media Director for “Where’s My Daddy” The Play, Owner of 2 Internet Radio Stations, and still Founder of Gospel Entertainment Television.