Name: Road Runner - The Chess Masters 1959 - 1960
Brand: Bo Diddley

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

1766380

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2008-10-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Bo Diddley

Genre GB

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label GB

the second hip-o select volume of the chess recordings by the late lamented ellas mcdaniel aka bo diddley. this unique 2-disc set picks up where the 1st volume, 'i'm a man / the chess masters 1955-1958,' left off, and stands as a reminder of how endlessly creative and groundbreaking 'the originator' was. the 52-track volume covers all of his 1959 home and chess studio recordings, plus half of his first 1960 session. and it shows mr diddley expanding his musical base far and wide, including adding a second guitarist, emphasizing melodies very different than his original blues base, and working on a number of intriguing guitar and rhythm-based instrumentals. there is only one major hit here, the title song, but this volume is a treasure trove of diddley-ized rare gems - 23 previously unreleased songs or alternates - plus many tracks seeing life on cd for the first time. the double cd also includes insightful liner notes by diddley biographer / discographer george r white, plus complete track by track credits.

Road Runner - The Chess Masters 1959 - 1960

Music GB