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Bo Diddley
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American guitarist (1928–2008)
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Bo Diddley, born Ellas Otha Bates on December 30, 1928, in McComb, Mississippi, was an American male guitarist, singer, and composer. He performed in genres including rock and roll, blues, and rhythm and blues, and also engaged in rapping. His native name was Ellas McDaniel, and he spoke English. He was a participant in Live Aid and recorded for the Checker record label.
He died of natural causes due to diabetes and heart failure on June 2, 2008, in Archer, Florida. He is buried in Florida. Bo Diddley received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and was recognized in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is associated with the African American ethnic group.
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McComb, Mississippi, USA
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…
Known for
- Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World — Self (archive footage)2023
- Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan — Self (archive footage)2023
- Rolling With the Blues — Self (archive footage)2007
- Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street — self2006
- Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody — Self (archive footage)2004
- A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live — Self2003
- Bluesy Entertainment: Live — Self2003
- Godfathers and Sons — Self (archival)2003
- Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me — Himself2001
- According to Jim — Bo Diddley2001
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Ellas Bates McDaniel (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who played an important role in the transition from blues to rock and roll. He influenced a wide range of artists, including Buddy Holly, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, George Thorogood, Syd Barrett, Tom Petty, and the Clash. Diddley was known for incorporating African-inspired rhythms into his music <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Bo+D
Key facts
- Also known as
- Ellas Bates McDaniel The Originator
- Born
- Ellas Otha Bates , ( 1928-12-30 ) December 30, 1928, McComb, Mississippi , U.S.
- Died
- June 2, 2008 (2008-06-02) (aged 79), Archer, Florida , U.S.
- Genres
- Rock and roll blues psychedelic funk R&B
- Occupations
- Musician singer songwriter guitarist
- Instruments
- Guitar vocals
- Years active
- 1943–2008
- Labels
- Checker Chess RCA Triple X Atlantic
- Website
- BoDiddley.com
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Magnolia
- Place of death
- Florida
- Occupation
- composer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Participant in
- Live Aid
- Genre
- blues
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Checker
- Official website
- www.bodiddley.com
- Image
- Bo Diddley (1957 publicity portrait).jpg
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- Commons category
- Bo Diddley
- date of birth
- 1928-12-30
- date of death
- 2008-06-02
- topic's main category
- Category:Bo Diddley
- cause of death
- heart failure
- manner of death
- natural causes
- ethnic group
- African Americans
- name in native language
- Ellas McDaniel
- place of burial
- Florida
- pseudonym
- Bo Diddley
- birth name
- Ellas Otha Bates
- start of work period
- 1943-00-00
- nickname
- The Originator
- topic has template
- Template:Bo Diddley
- end of work period
- 2007-00-00
- copyright representative
- Broadcast Music, Inc.
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Encyclopedic overview
Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, George Thorogood, Syd Barrett, Tom Petty, and the Clash.
His use of African rhythms and a signature beat, a simple five-accent hambone rhythm, is a cornerstone of hip hop, rock, and pop music. In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, the Blues Hall of Fame in 2003, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2017. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Diddley is also recognized for his technical innovations, including his use of tremolo and reverb effects to enhance the sound of his distinctive rectangular guitars.
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