Universal's Hip-O Select label just issued a new Bo Diddley compilation, "I'm A Man: The Chess Masters, 1955-1958." It is a stellar two disc compilation highlighting three of Bo's most innovative and fruitful years with Chess. All the inventive sides are there: “I’m A Man,” “Bo Diddley,” “Who Do You Love,” “Pretty Thing,” “Diddley Daddy” plus alternate takes and other gems from that period.
After revisiting all of those fantastic tunes and soaking in the greatness from such a tremendous artist, one track really hit a chord with me, "Mona." It has it all: great rhythm, a magnetic groove, Bo's trademark riffing, distorted guitars and impassioned vocals. All cover versions, whether close replicas like The Rolling Stones’ version or extended jams like what Quicksilver Messenger Service created, do not hold a candle to the original. Just imagine going back in time to 1957 and hearing such a progressive sound during the infancy stages of the Rock N’ Roll genre. Amazing stuff….
Bo Diddley's sound inspired countless pioneering Rock artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Doors, Buddy Holly and The Animals, to name a few. Look no further than “Mona” if you are interested in hearing one of the highly creative and driving forces in Rock N’ Roll, Bo Diddley.
After revisiting all of those fantastic tunes and soaking in the greatness from such a tremendous artist, one track really hit a chord with me, "Mona." It has it all: great rhythm, a magnetic groove, Bo's trademark riffing, distorted guitars and impassioned vocals. All cover versions, whether close replicas like The Rolling Stones’ version or extended jams like what Quicksilver Messenger Service created, do not hold a candle to the original. Just imagine going back in time to 1957 and hearing such a progressive sound during the infancy stages of the Rock N’ Roll genre. Amazing stuff….
Bo Diddley's sound inspired countless pioneering Rock artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Doors, Buddy Holly and The Animals, to name a few. Look no further than “Mona” if you are interested in hearing one of the highly creative and driving forces in Rock N’ Roll, Bo Diddley.
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