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...recall Elvis backstage at the Apollo Theater in New York City, watching with fascination the great R.-and-B. pioneers Bo Diddley and Jackie Wilson. He, in turn, would be listened to and watched by performers who worshipped him. The roots of his influence went deeply into almost all forms of rock-'n'-roll music, including blues rock and rockabilly. Presley led not only his fans but also performers worldwide. There had never been such an idol. The world had seen Rudolph Valentino in films drive young women insane. The postwar bobby-soxers screamed for Sinatra. But before the Beatles...
Harvard should strive to produce an event akin to Brown's Spring Weekend, a four-day affair that takes over the campus and this year featured a block party, carnival booths, jousting match, karaoke, Slip and Slide and performances by Bob Dylan and Bo Diddley, among others. Still, in its current incarnation, Springfest is not worth our time, effort or money. There must be something better...
...slow blues-lyrics-meets-Motown-rhythms tune followed with the rather humourous lyrics, "If you leave me, take your dog with you... and you pooper scooper too... scoop you way back to your mama's house." Diddley then joked, "If I was in Vegas, I'd have to sing it like this" and slipped into a witty Sinatra imitation singing "I'm calling it quits, no more Kibbles and Bits..." Blues with a sense of humor...
...more nitty gritty "Hoochie Koochie Man," featured visceral and unaffected blues riffs that got Diddley into a veritable leg-wiggling frenzy, while the a-harp player blew distorted chops that complemented the raunchy tune...
...often get the chance to see a blues legend in action. Next time Bo Diddley's in town, check him out: not because he's legendary, but because you'll have a great time...