Bo Diddley

Born in December 30th, 1928

From McComb, Mississippi, USA

Bo Diddley Biography

Bo Diddley, born Elias Otha Bates, was an original and influential American rock & roll singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was known as "The Originator" because of the key role in the transition from blues music to rock & roll, influencing a host of legendary acts including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones to name a few.

He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs.

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According to Jim Poster
October 3, 2001
So Weird Poster
January 18, 1999
Donny & Marie Poster
January 23, 1976
Shindig! Poster
September 16, 1964
Rollin' On The River Poster
February 13, 1971
Geld oder Liebe Poster
September 28, 1989

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