Bo Diddley
Sign in to saveAmerican guitarist (1928–2008)
Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1928-12-30
- Died
- 2008-06-02
- Works
- 9
Top works
- Bo Diddley
- Can Barack Obama Rescue His Legacy in His Last Year As President?
- With All Due Respect, Mr. President
- Airplane Coloring Book for Kids
- Bo Diddley - Guitar Solos
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Film & TV
Acting · 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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- 637,616
- Total plays
- 5,719,601
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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
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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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Key dates
- Born
- 30 December 1928
- Died
- 2 June 2008
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Magnolia
- Place of death
- Florida
- Occupation
- musician
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Participant in
- Live Aid
- Genre
- rapping
- Instrument
- voice
Article
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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