Bo Diddley
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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 dates
- Published
- 1958
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- Instance of
- album
- Genre
- rock and roll
- Followed by
- Go Bo Diddley
- Performer
- Bo Diddley
- Record label
- Chess Records
- Distribution format
- music download
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- P407
- English language
- P7937
- compilation album
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