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OBITUARY: Eddie Bo Blues Singer, Pianist and Songwriter Passes

Bo penned the 1960 Etta James hit 'My Dearest Darling' and 'I'm Wise,' which was made famous by Little Richard when he renamed and released it in 1956 as 'Slippin' and Slidin'.' Eddie Bo, a New Orleans blues singer-pianist who worked with musicians such as Irma Thomas and Art Neville, died Wednesday of a heart attack, according to his booking agent, Karen Hamilton. He was 78...

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07:00 on March 22 2009

Eddie Bo dies at 78; blues singer, pianist and songwriter

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Bo penned the 1960 Etta James hit 'My Dearest Darling' and 'I'm Wise,' which was made famous by Little Richard when he renamed and released it in 1956 as 'Slippin' and Sl... more info
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02:33 on March 22 2009

OBITUARY: Eddie Bo Blues Singer, Pianist and Songwriter Passes

All About Jazz — Bo penned the 1960 Etta James hit 'My Dearest Darling' and 'I'm Wise,' which was made famous by Little Richard when he renamed and released it in 1956 as 'Slippin' and Sl... more info
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