Gregg Allman, Professor Longhair, Pinetop Perkins, Chuck Leavell, Thelonious Monk, Jimmy Smith, Otis Span, Groove Holmes, Leon Russell, ...uhh ... the list gets long
Bo Roberts has been playing piano, singing, and writing music for several years in the Delta region and backing many artists from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky and Louisiana. In these last few years Bo has been focusing his skills into a bluesy style that has defined his unique music.
Bo has shared the stage with many artists including: Bo Diddley, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Delbert McClinton, John Prine, The Everly Brothers, Wet Willie, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Drvin’-N-Cryin’, Bob Margolin, Hubert Sumlin, and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
Well, the fish finally died in the tank that took the "the best dang music corner in the whole freakn' corner" you said..Thought about you, Corky, JoJo, and Jimmy the first time y'all played the Cove during the Wood Boat Festival. It was Rainin', packed with folks dancin everywhere in what ever corner they could find a spot. Raymond Lowe cookin' some fine food out on the back deck. You smilin' ear to ear...Love you Bo, thinkin' about you always.
Just had TaraFest! Man I sure did miss you. I played her song on big red! It was painful without you but I think you coached me through.. I totally smelt your sandalwood! Never thought Id miss that smell so much man. Life and Music will never be the same..I am forever changed. I love you my brother! P.S. My phone got smashed so I don't have your blackmail video anymore..bet that made you REAL happy!
Hey Bo...Thanks for turning me on to Adam Holt's version of Black Bird. Have it on my site now. One of my favorites. We miss you so much Bo. Keep an eye on us. Your Friend Forever Maggie
Just got in from that Africa trip we talked about before ya left. Missing you friend.....Thanks for being the person that God created you to be. You remain one of the most genuine musicians that I have ever had the honor to play with. Thanks for being you Bo. I miss ya so bad.
Bo, tonight we'll be thinkin' of you my friend..The Port City All Stars will be rockin' the house in your honor...We miss you Bo, you'll be with us always in our hearts and minds..
Bo I know your spirit lives within each of us who ever had the pleasure of playing with you. This CD project is our way of honoring you my man!! So look out for more musical mayhem in the studio-and this time I promise not to dance while doing background vocals!!
This new CD that Hank speaks of is a tribute album to Bo, which will feature his original music performed by his peers who have played music with him in times past. At this time, the album is in it's infancy planning stages but there is more info at www.myspace.com/borobertsnewstudioalbum or studio.adamholtmusic.com .
Hi Bo I guess you can read my mind, but it helps me to write it to you anyway. To use one of your songs, and I quote, I'm doing alright." I hope to be on your studio album my friend. I'll catch up with you when God wants me to.
It was a beautiful night and a wonderful tribute to you and everything you did, Bo. We felt you shining down on all of us, just as the full moon was.. I know that was one of the first favors you asked of God upon getting to Heaven.. and so it was... the clouds all moved out of the way, as we were all singing "Let your Soul shine!" Shine on brother. We miss you
Hi Bo; It's Hank back here on planet earth. It's not as nice here without you, but I know your in the best place of all! Tonight I will try to make a joyful noise for you at The Bluegill. I hope it pleases you and God! May the words of my mouth and the medatatioins of my heart be acceptable unto thee oh Lord my rock and my redeemer. Amen.
