The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #77095   Message #1371721
Posted By: GUEST
05-Jan-05 - 12:54 AM
Thread Name: Bo Diddley
Subject: RE: Bo Diddley
Gonzo: Yup, I caught him doing a show during the opening of the Experience Muzak Project festivities a couple of years ago here in the upper left corner of the U.S. It was a free show on the grounds of the Seattle Center (where the Space Needle hangs out). Taj also had a show on the same stage, and a number of other bands as well, but none could hold a candle to Bo. Bo had more energy, better material, better stage presence, it was a much better show than what the others had to offer by comparison. Not meaning to put Taj down, because I've really enjoyed a great deal of what he's done, but on that day, on that stage, I thought Bo stole the show. The crowd loved him. I had never seen him perform live before, but was taken by his command of the stage. It was a real treat to see him struttin' his stuff.

Leadfingers: In reference to the comment about Bo's credentials, I have two copies on 8 track tape of Bo, called, "Big Bad Bo". Bo's posed seated on a chopper on the cover shot. There's some great blues material on that recording.