Willie Bobo
- Type: Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: East Harlem, New York City, United States (28 February 1934)
- Died: Los Angeles, California, United States (15 September 1983)
- Active: 1952-1983
Biography
Willie Bobo, born William Correa in East Harlem, New York City, was an American Latin jazz percussionist and bandleader of Puerto Rican descent. After years with *Tito Puente* and in the *Cal Tjader* Modern Mambo Quintet, he led his own groups from 1963, breaking through on #Verve Records# with 'Spanish Grease' (1965) and albums such as 'Juicy' and 'Bobo Motion' (1967), foundational records of boogaloo. He died in Los Angeles in 1983.
Willie Bobo Discography
- Bobo! Do That Thing / Guajira (1964) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- Spanish Grease (1965) - Album - rated 3.34/5
- Bobo Motion (1967) - Album - rated 3.17/5
- Juicy (1967) - Album - rated 3.11/5