190:. Two years later, Mr. Bo formed his own band with his brother Little Mac playing bass. His debut single, "I'm Leaving This Town", was released in 1960 on Northern Records. A series of single releases followed throughout that decade and beyond, on labels including Reel, and the closely affiliated Big D and Diamond Jim. The billing changed between the singular Mr. Bo, and Mr. Bo & His Blues Boys, the latter combo invariably featuring his brother. His fluid guitar work and steady vocals were major features, with the recording of "If Trouble Was Money", being the stand out offering. The song was co-written by the Collins brothers, and went on to be recorded by both
198:. Throughout Mr. Bo continued with regular Detroit-based live club appearances, although his presence grew less prominent in the 1970s and 1980s. Mr. Bo's recording outlet had diminished when local entrepreneur, Diamond Jim Riley, (owner of the Big D and Diamond Jim record labels) was shot dead in May 1971. In 1972, Mr. Bo released "Plenty Fire Below" on the Gold Top label, which he co-owned along with
179:. King's influence on Collins guitar playing and vocal style, stayed with Collins throughout his career. Collins acquired his nickname of Mr. Bo from his sibling, McKinley, who likewise was widely known as Little Mac.
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