29 August 2009

Bo Diddley - The Definitive Collection


Just a quickie. This "Definitive Collection" on Chess is also known as "His Best" on the same label. It's neither definitive nor his best per se but that shouldn't matter as these are original Chess recordings from 1955 'till 1966. Rock 'n roll basics.

The first of the 20 tracks are 'Bo Diddley' and 'I'm A Man', musicians include Willie Dixon, Little Walter and Otis Spann. Booklet comes with decent text, pictures and recording info. Originally released in 1997 as 'His Best' on 'Chess The Legendary Masters Series' by Universal, this is
Geffen, 2007

Bo Diddley - The Definitive Collection