Eddie Bo (Born Edwin Bocage)
September 20, 1930 – March 18, 2009
Eddie Bo was born in New Orleans and raised in the 9th Ward He was one of the last New Orleans junker-style pianists. Schooled in jazz, he is known for his blues, soul and funk recordings, compositions, productions and arrangements. He debuted from Ace Records in 1955 and since then he has released more single records than anyone else in New Orleans other than Fats Domino. Bo died suddenly of a massive heart attack on March 18, 2009. He was 79.