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Blues-rock incorporating Funk and Soul elements
Bo Diddley's album "The Black Gladiator" was released in June 1970 and marked a shift in his musical style, incorporating funk and soul elements while retaining his blues roots. It was recorded in response to the changing music scene of the late 1960s, where Bo Diddley aimed to modernize his blues-rock sound with a funk edge. The album includes ten tracks, with notable songs such as "Elephant Man", "I've Got A Feeling", "Funky Fly" and "I Don’t Like You" which showcase Diddley's humor and musical prowess. The cover art features Bo Diddley wearing a leather belt and a pseudo-S&M outfit, which was a bold statement at the time. There are raw gospel shouts, ripping guitar, fatback drums, gritty Hammond organ, and even a round of the dozens with Cookie Vee. (Cookie Vee, whose real name was Cornelia Redmond-Chavez, was a background singer and performer who toured with Bo Diddley for over 25 years.)
Tracks:
1. Elephant Man 4:28
2. You, Bo Diddley 3:30
3. Black Soul 2:47
4. Power House 2:50
5. If The Bible's Right 3:08
6. I've Got A Feeling 2:46
7. Shut Up, Woman 3:40
8. Hot Buttered Blues 3:44
9. Funky Fly 2:55
10. I Don't Like You 3:10
The backing band on the album:
Bass Guitar - Chester Lindsey
Drums - Clifton James
Keyboard - Bobby Alexis
Backup vocals and tambourine - Cookie Vee (Cornelia Redmond-Chavez)
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