Bo Diddley Atlantic Record Company Press Kit Autographed Photo Blues Fest Items - $450 - (Montgomery, TX)

Atlantic Record Company 1995 Press Kit for Bo Diddley's first release on this label "A Man Amongst Men" I was in the music industry for many years and had never seen a promotional photo of any individual or group this nice. It's more like a professional photo print rather than the usual flimsy issued photos. Bo Diddley signed this in Durham, North Carolina while performing at the 10th Annual Bull Durham Blues Festival September 13, 1997. I was working security. 32 page Bull Durham Blues Festival Magazine, Budweiser Blues Festival Concert Poster*mint condition* never folded or rolled, Backstage Pass and Lapel Pin included. BO DIDDLEY PASSED AWAY JUNE 2, 2008 THERE WILL NEVER BE MORE OF THESE SIGNED. Born in 1928, Bo Diddley studied violin for years, but after hearing the music of blues legend John Lee Hooker, he switched to the guitar. Landing a record contract in 1955, Diddley reached the top 40 with ‘Pretty Things’ in 1956. Other famous songs include ‘Who Do You Love,’ ‘Mona,’ and ‘Before You Accuse Me.’ In 1987, Diddley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Bo Diddley, was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Clash.

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