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January 1, 2015

Bo Diddley

I goin' back down, To Kansas to Bring back the second cousin, Little John the conqueroo.
Born Ellas Bates on December 30, 1928 in McComb, Mississippi, Bo’s family moved to Chicago when he was seven years old. He first became interested in music through his local Baptist church, where he became part of the small orchestra there. The first instrument he played was the violin, but when he heard John Lee Hooker play, he picked up a guitar. - -TIFO

Posted by gerardvanderleun at January 1, 2015 9:21 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.

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Thank God for small favors. Not even Itzhak Perlman could produce Bo's sound on the fiddle.

Posted by: Vermont Woodchuck [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 1, 2015 6:38 AM

Amazing talent, everything he put out was rolling good fun and great music.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 1, 2015 10:37 AM

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