Bo Diddley

Date of birth

30 Dec 1928

98 years ago at McComb, Mississippi, USA

Also Known As

Elias Otha Bates
The Originator

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.

Biography

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

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