Eric "Bobo" Correa
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Eric "Bobo" Correa | |
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Birth name | Eric Correa |
Born | New York City, U.S. | August 27, 1968
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Occupation(s) | Percussionist |
Years active | 1986–present |
Eric "Bobo" Correa (born August 27, 1968) is an American percussionist and a member of the hip hop bands Beastie Boys, then Cypress Hill and Ritmo Machine. He performed and recorded with the Beastie Boys through the 1990s.
Biography
Correa is the son of Latin jazz musician Willie Bobo.[1] He began drumming at the age of four, and made his first public appearance at the age of five, performing on stage with his father.[2]
Correa ended up recording with the Beastie Boys for the albums Ill Communication and Hello Nasty. While on tour with the Beasties, Correa encountered Cypress Hill and joined the group as their percussionist for their world tours,[3] splitting time between both groups.
References
- ^ Valdes-Rodriguez, Alisa (2000) "Taking Control and Being Real With the Men of Cypress Hill", Los Angeles Times, April 25, 2000, p. 2 (Ent.)
- ^ Langlands, Johnny (2010) "Cypress Hill: Bobo in the Corner Archived June 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine", The Skinny, March 30, 2010; retrieved July 23, 2011
- ^ "LIMP BIZKET, CYPRESS HILL AX LOCAL SHOW", Rocky Mountain News, July 28, 2000.
External links
- Media related to Eric Bobo at Wikimedia Commons
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