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Eric Bobo

General Info

  • Genre: Alternative / Hip Hop / Latin

    Location LOS ANGELES, California, Un

    Profile Views: 228795

    Last Login: 5/25/2012

    Member Since 6/7/2006

    Website www.EricBoboMusic.com

    Record Label Nacional Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Percussion madman Eric Bobo made his first public appearance at the age of 5, performing on stage with his father, Latin Jazz legend Willie Bobo. When Eric was 15, his father passed away and Eric took over Willie's Latin jazz Band for a full year while still in high school. But as the jazz scene evolved through the 80s and hip hop became a dominant force in music, Bobo found his calling. With a recommendation from a friend, Bobo got an audition with the Beastie Boys and before he knew it, he was on their national "Check Your Head" tour. Bobo ended up recording with the Beastie Boys for both their acclaimed 'Ill Communication' and 'Hello Nasty' albums. While on tour with the Beasties, he met Cypress Hill and joined the group as their percussionist for their world tours, splitting time between both groups. As the Beasties began taking major touring breaks, Bobo became an official full time Cypress Hill member in 1994 and has toured and recorded with the group ever since. In August 2005, Bobo entered the studio in Tucson, Arizona to record his debut album, ' Meeting of the Minds, Vol. 1'. The album is an eclectic collection of songs that represent what Eric Bobo is all about. From his childhood as a Puerto Rican surrounded by Latin jazz legends to his days immersing himself in the underground hip hop scene and touring the world stages with the Beastie Boys and Cypress Hill, 'Meeting of the Minds' brings together the best of Bobo's friends and creative collaborators. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Percusionista Eric Bobo hizo su primera aparición pública a la edad de 5 años, compartiendo el escenario junto a su padre la leyenda del Jazz latino, Willie Bobo. Cuando Eric tenía 15 años, su padre falleció y por un año completo Eric se hizo cargo de la banda de Jazz de Willie, mientras que al mismo tiempo Eric asistía la escuela secundaria. Mientras tanto, durante los años 80, el Jazz evolucionó y el hip-hop pasó a ser una fuerza dominante en la música, fue así como Bobo encontró su vocación. Gracias a la recomendación de un amigo, Bobo consiguió una audición con los Beastie Boys y en un abrir y serrar de ojos, Eric se convirtió en parte de la gira nacional "Check Your Head". Bobo terminó grabando con los Beastie Boys los dos álbumes más aclamados "Ill Communication' y 'Hello Nasty". Durante su gira con los Beastie Boys, Eric conoció a Cypress Hill y se unió al grupo como percusionista, siendo parte de las giras mundiales del grupo. Eric se las ingenió e hizo tiempo para ambos grupos. En 1994, los Beasties comenzaron a tomar descansos enormes. Fue entonces cuando Bobo se convirtió oficialmente en miembro del grupo por tiempo completo. Desde entonces Eric ha estado de gira y ha grabado con el grupo. En agosto del 2005, Bobo entró al estudio en Tucson, Arizona a grabar su álbum debuta "Meeting of the Minds Vol. 1". El álbum es una colección eléctrica de canciones que describen lo que Eric Bobo representa. Desde su infancia como puertorriqueño a sus días presentes, Eric ha estado rodeado de leyendas del mundo del Jazz latino, sumergiéndose en la escena del hip-hop underground y recorriendo escenarios mundiales con los Beastie Boys y Cypress Hill. 'Meeting of the Minds' reúne a los mejores amigos de Bobo y colaboradores creativos.
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  • Mary Jane

    Stopping by and showing some love and
    to remind every one California is voting this November on legalization
    of Marijuana Proposition 19 PLEASE VOTE if you can & ENCOURAGE
    OTHERS TOO!


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    ONE LOVE

    1 year ago
  • LADY S.A Soulassassins.…

     NEW HATS

    WHAT UP YALL !!! TH WAIT IS FINALY OVER THE NEW SOUL ASSASSIN HAT HAVE ARRIVED AN WILL BE UP ON THE ONLINE STORE NEXT WEEK



     DJ MUGGS X KID CAPRI 

    THIS MONDAY NIGHT JULY19 COME CHECK OUT DJ MUGGS AN KID CAPRI AT TEDDY FOR THE VENICE ORIGINALS PARTY !!!



    1 year ago
  • Evan Greenspan

    Hi Bobo,

    Greenspan's is featured in Lowrider Magazine, August issue, it can be seen at this link.
    Lowrider Magazine web site It lets people know more about our store and car show. Here's a sample of what they say:
    "In business for over 80 years, Greenspans is considered to be the last great clothing store. They provide hard to find clothing styles for the movie industry, as well as to customers in need all around the world. They are an integral part of the Lowriding culture, so it was no surprise that the City of South Gate, CA. and the South Gate Chamber of Commerce would approach the store to help them produce a car show this past March..."





    "Since Greenspans was the force behind this event, it created an atmosphere unlike most shows; in the sense that the attendees drew as...."

    1 year ago
  • Tarzan Ricieri Arjona

    Very cool your music. A hug!!!





    1 year ago
  • Nymphaea Np

    so much love i hope all is well hug friend np Image and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPic

    1 year ago
  • LADY S.A Soulassassins.…

    SO, ARE U READY?
     


    Without any comment;



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    In Search of Stoney Jackson project from Strong Arm Steady and Madlib.


    1 year ago
  • Nymphaea Np

    much love all day forever cypresshill i love you to sweet friend TALES FROM THE ROAD FROM ERIC BOBO (HOUSTON TEXAS) Cypress Hill has started their world tour for Rise up and on the regular we will have blog entries written by Bobo. Here is the first!

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    http://www.soulassassins.com/category/cypress-hill/

    2 years ago
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    2 years ago
  • LADY S.A Soulassassins.…

    TALES FROM THE ROAD FROM ERIC BOBO (HOUSTON TEXAS) 
     

    Cypress Hill has started their world tour for Rise up and on the regular we will have blog entries written by Bobo. Here is the first!



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    2 years ago
  • Patricio Sotomayor

    MUCH LOVE! CYPRESS HILL 20 YEARS GOING FUCKING STRONG!!! TRUE LEGENDS OF HIP HOP!!! THEY TEAR DA FUCKING SOB'S UP IN NEW YORK ON APRIL 15!!!!
    I WAS THERE JUMPING AND HAVING HELL OF A TIME!!! MUCH LOVE!!! WEST COAST!!! BLAZING CYPRESS HILL FOR EVER!!!!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM AGAIN ON HALLOWEEN!!!!!!! CYPRESS HILL FOR EVER!!!!!!!

    2 years ago
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