EDDIE BO 1930-2009News in that the beloved R&B and funk king of New Orleans has passed away. Born Edwin Joseph Bocage, he was influenced by Professor Longhair and went on to pen and produce some of the best tunes the city had to offer, and that is a mighty tall order. He was so loved, one hip Mayor proclaimed May 22 in New Orleans, Eddie Bo day. Track down 'Check Your Bucket', 'Check Mr Popeye' and 'Hook and Sling'.
Here's a classic sung by Eddie with Roger & the Gypsies backing (not sure why EB didn't get a credit) called 'Pass the Hatchet Parts 1&2'. From his first declaration to 'pass out the hatchets, baby' to his insistence to 'let me chop it' to the final 'timber!' this tune is pure New Orleans funk, complete with rattlesnake maraccas, grunts, a pause, and some amazing playing.
Last year when I visited New Orleans, I missed one of his shows by a night, damn! With Snooks Eaglin and Ernie K-Doe's wife, Antoinette (and owner of Mother-in-Law Lounge) having passed away recently this is a sad time for New Orleans music. Buy Eddie's records here and more on Eddie here. Rest in peace Mr Bo.
Roger & the Gypsies - Pass the Hatchet Parts 1 & 2
No comments:
Post a Comment