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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| bobby parker | 3/21/2011 | David Blakey |
| Q: David....I wanted to thank you for your kind response to my Record Collector article.....and indeed ... A: Many thanks for your enquiry. I am in contact with someone who can hopefully put you in touch with ... | ||
| Information + trying to locate a Bo song | 10/22/2010 | David Blakey |
| Q: 1) I just got "Mona/Drive" (live CD from 1996): when was this recorded and/or first released on LP ... A: 1. The tracks on the live "Mona" CD were recorded at a couple of Bo Diddley shows in October 1977 at ... | ||
| Bo Diddley Guitar...Tone... | 9/4/2010 | David Blakey |
| Q: I am huge fan of Bo Diddley , one of the true founders of Rock and Roll along with Chuck Berry , ... A: Bo Diddley achieved his unique guitar sounds by utilising a number of onboard schematics on his ... | ||
| Bo Diddley Checker 2984 - Signed? | 9/21/2009 | David Blakey |
| Q: I have an original copy of Bo's self-titled 1962 LP, Checker 2984, maroon label. I just recently ... A: I am not aware of other copies of the "Bo Diddley" album that bear a similar "Bo" marking like the ... | ||
| Bo Diddly Trophy | 9/16/2009 | David Blakey |
| Q: I have a signed trophy with a magazine and personal photos that he autographed for me at a ... A: however I regret that I am unable to give valuations for items of Bo Diddley memorabilia. You might ... | ||
| GUITAIR SIGNED BY BO DIDDLEY AT A PRIVATE SHOW. | 7/8/2009 | David Blakey |
| Q: WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A ELECTRIC GUITAIR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION A IMITATION RICKENBACKER 360 STYLE ... A: In this instance, a certificate of authenticity for the guitar should include details about when and ... | ||
| GUITAIR SIGNED BY BO DIDDLEY AT A PRIVATE SHOW. | 7/8/2009 | David Blakey |
| Q: WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A ELECTRIC GUITAIR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION A IMITATION RICKENBACKER 360 STYLE ... A: however I regret that I am unable to give valuations for items of Bo Diddley memorabilia. Any fans ... | ||
| Somebody's Crying (live) | 10/8/2008 | David Blakey |
| Q: I have a Canadian CD (Cobalt Blues) with a Bo Diddley Track. It is recorded live. No liner notes. ... A: The track "Somebody's Crying" was recorded in July 1962 at the Chess Records Ter-Mar Recording ... | ||
| Bo Diddley/Sullivan Show | 6/3/2008 | David Blakey |
| Q: Who were the sidemen playing with Bo Diddley on the Sullivan Show, and what became of them? A: My apologies for the slight delay in responding, due to unforeseen circumstances. The musicians ... | ||
| Bo's OTHER guitar... | 6/2/2008 | David Blakey |
| Q: I know he is famous for his homemade rectangular guitars, but I have always loved the look of his ... A: My apologies for the slight delay in responding, due to unforeseen circumstances. The guitar in the ... | ||
| Bo Diddiley | 4/23/2008 | David Blakey |
| Q: Hows he doing?God Bless.He's the best Music and entertainer and "the real person" he is True ... A: Bo Diddley is currently at home in Florida, enjoying the company of his family and friends. I will ... | ||
| blues/rock research paper | 2/5/2008 | David Blakey |
| Q: I am doing a research paper on how key attributes of the blues are found in rock and roll. Such as ... A: The following websites and on-line resources will hopefully be of assistance to you: Early Blues: ... | ||
| Home adress | 12/21/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: Next year i gone visited Florida, the text below i read on the internet, because i a big fan off Bo, ... A: However, I regret that I cannot divulge Bo Diddley's address. Correspondence to Bo Diddley from ... | ||
| Tour-mates | 11/19/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: who has Bo toured with in the past? A: In a career lasting more than 50 years, it is impossible to list all the artists that Bo Diddley has ... | ||
| Achievements | 11/19/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: What recognition did Bo Diddley recieve for changing the face of rock & roll? Lifetime Achievement ... A: In a career lasting more than 50 years, it is impossible to list all the awards etc that Bo Diddley ... | ||
| Ed Sullivan | 11/19/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: Why did Bo Diddley get banned from the Ed Sullivan show? A: Bo Diddley's appearance on Ed Sullivan's "Toast of The Town" CBS-TV show on November 20th 1955 ... | ||
| Motive | 11/19/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: How and why did Bo Diddley get the idea to build a rectangular guitar? A: Bo Diddley has played many differently shaped electric guitars over the past 52 years, however it is ... | ||
| Inspiration | 11/19/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: Where did Bo get the inspiration for his music A: Bo Diddley was originally inspired by blues, Latin and hillbilly music plus a little spiritual, ... | ||
| bo diddley | 11/9/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: how much is the LP "Bo Diddley is a Gunslinger" Checker LP 2977 U-10488 LP-2977 in good ... A: The "Bo Diddley Is A Gunslinger" LP (Checker 2977) was originally released in late 1960. In common ... | ||
| bo diddley's guitars | 8/16/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: Is it possible to date/value a vintage Bo Diddley style guitar that says "Electromatic" on it rather ... A: You might wish to post your enquiry about this vintage Bo Diddley signature model guitar in the BO ... | ||
| how is bo doing? | 8/8/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: how is Bo doing now, since his hospital stay? is he better now, and ready to get back to work, which ... A: Bo Diddley was discharged from Shands Rehab Hospital in his home town of Gainesville, FL, in June, ... | ||
| I lived in G'ville, 77-81, Spent lots of time with Bo, Kay and the family, at the Bo-Kay Ranch | 5/10/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: Tammy (Bo and Kay's daughter) and I spent lots of fun times in the barn/studio, trampoline, and the ... A: I am pleased to inform you that Tammi Diddley currently lives in Central Florida. As a drummer, she ... | ||
| Where does Bo now live? | 4/6/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: In 1974 Bo's car was broken into at a concert and I gave him a ride to his hotel and carried his ... A: Bo Diddley currently lives near Archer, FL. He moved from Los Lunas, NM to FL in the late 1970s. I ... | ||
| Bo Diddley | 2/19/2007 | David Blakey |
| Q: Does Bo Diddley own his own club in San Francisco? A: I am not aware that Bo Diddley owns his own club in San Francisco, or in other city. I hope this ... | ||
| Bo Diddley Concerts for 2007 | 9/5/2006 | David Blakey |
| Q: Do you know if Bo will be touring in 2007? Also, are any of his "recent" set lists posted anywhere? ... A: There are currently no dates scheduled for 2007 yet, but new dates are being added all the time and ... | ||
| Bo Diddley song | 6/27/2006 | David Blakey |
| Q: I used to have a Bo Diddley album that had a song about his unfaithful girlfriend. He knew that she ... A: This song is called "Who May Your Lover Be" (aka "Somebody's Crying"). It was originally released on ... | ||
| Bo Diddley Prototype | 1/29/2006 | David Blakey |
| Q: There is a silver square guitar on ebay that is said to be a 60's prototype for a Bo Diddley ... A: Bo Diddley's hands are physically too big for him to be able to use a tremelo arm on his guitars. ... | ||
| Diddley's current address | 6/25/2005 | David Blakey |
| Q: Does he live in Hawthorne Florida or in Archer Florida? I don't expect a street address, just the ... A: Bo Diddley currently lives in Gainesville, FL. He previously lived near Hawthorne, FL in the 1970s, ... | ||
| Guitar Distortion | 1/14/2005 | David Blakey |
| Q: Was Bo diddley the first to use/ or have any influence in the creation of distortion. What were his ... A: Bo Diddley first acquired himself a small but powerful amp back in the late 1940s, so that he could ... | ||
| female musicians | 1/5/2005 | David Blakey |
| Q: I would like to know the name of the two female rythm-guitarist-players that used to perform on ... A: Lady Bo (Peggy Jones) played guitar in Bo Diddley's band between 1957 and 1961 and then sporadically ... | ||
| bo diddley song ooh baby | 12/14/2004 | David Blakey |
| Q: What instruments were played for the song, "ooh Baby" and is there sheet music available for each ... A: The instruments on the original 1966 recording of the song are as follows: electric guitars, bass ... | ||
| how is Bo doing? | 10/21/2004 | David Blakey |
| Q: David, How is Bo doing these days? Are there any type of plans for him to get out on the road and do ... A: I'm sure you'll be delighted to know that Bo Diddley is in great shape and looking forward to ... | ||
| Bo Diddley song | 8/17/2004 | David Blakey |
| Q: Joe Strummer used to do a Bo Diddley song live in the late 1980s, but I've never been able to ... A: The song is called "Nursery Rhyme" (aka known as "Puttentang" and the "Rhyme Song"). It was written ... | ||
| where Bo lives | 4/12/2004 | David Blakey |
| Q: Does Bo live in Nashville..Franklin Tn? And does he own a farm in Donelson? He has been seen in ... A: Bo Diddley currently lives in Gainesville, FL. I am not aware that he owns any property in TN. You ... | ||
| Collectable cards | 6/1/2000 | David Blakey |
| Q: I have a few of Bo Diddley collector cards which I want to sell. But I don`t know how much they are ... A: Do you have any idea how old these cards are? Anything from the 1950s/60s would be valuable to fans, ... | ||
| square guitar | 3/20/2000 | David Blakey |
| Q: I have always wondered what is up with that square guitar that Bo plays. Do you know anything about ... A: BO DIDDLEY built the world's first square guitar. He took the neck and the electrics off a Gretsch ... | ||
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David Blakey
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Expertise
Any questions relating to Bo Diddley and his music, or to Chess Records or to rhythm & blues music of the 1950s and 1960s.
Experience
I created and maintain a number of Bo Diddley-related websites, including:
BO DIDDLEY-The Originator Officially Authorized Website, The Official Bo Diddley MySpace Page, The Bo Diddley Legacy MySpace Page, Lady Bo MySpace Page - The First Lady of Guitar, Originator Radio and The Best of Bo Diddley Online.
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