Eddie Bo

Eddie Bo (born Edwin Joseph Bocage) is an American musician. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 20, 1930. His song "Hook & Sling" was featured on the breakbeat compilation "Ultimate Breaks and Beats". May 22nd 1997 was declared "Eddie Bo Day" in New Orleans by mayor Marc Morial while Bo was playing in Karachi, Pakistan. Bo has also been named New Orleans' ambassador to Pakistan. Eddie Bo sadly passed away from a heart attack on March 18th 2009.