Later Gretsch also launched the G6199B "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird Bass which is a four string bass identical to the guitar, the G5810 Bo Diddley inspired by Diddley's rectangular guitars and the G5850 …

Dec 1, 2025 · Billy Bo — born Vasilis Kourkoumelis — died at just 33 years old on June 13, 1987, leaving behind a vibrant artistic legacy and a remarkable life story. His name returns to the spotlight …

Rock luminaries Billy F Gibbons and Bo Diddley have joined forces to bring you a 21st-century version of the elusive Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird now dubbed the Billy-Bo which was designed in '59 by the …

We didn't risk subjecting such a rare instrument to the rigors of the road. So this new reproduction model was recreated with some BFG mojo thrown in for good measure. It's now the main stage guitar with a …

Rock luminaries Billy F. Gibbons and Bo Diddley joined forces to bring you a 21st century version of the Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird, now dubbed the "Billy-Bo."

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Designed in the the Golden Era of Gretsch production, this G6199TW Billy-Bo is one of Gretsch's rarest guitars. The iconic original guitar was designed by Bo Diddley in 59' and was later gifted to legendary …

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Nov 14, 2005 · The Gretsch “Billie-Bo” Jupiter Thunderbird has a really interesting history, as it involves two guitarists that had a big impact on modern rock music. Many years ago, Bo Diddley, one of the …

The original Jupiter Thunderbird was given as a gift to ZZ Top guitar player, Billy F. Gibbons, by Bo himself. For the new version, Billy and Gretsch flipped the design upside down, which makes the …