Eddie Bo
Pianist, songwriter, and singer Eddie Bo was a familiar (and prolific) fixture
of the New Orleans music scene, beloved for his blend of jazz, funk, blues, and
soul, and for his songs that became hits for legendary artists. Born in New
Orleans on September 20, 1930, Bo was raised in a musical family that was also
adept at skilled labor, a talent set he returned to later in life when he
stepped away from music. He performed as a sideman for several years before
debuting his own material in 1955, beginning with the single “Baby”. Later songs
were adapted by musicians like Little Ric...
