Bo Diddley

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Born
30 December 1928
Born In
McComb, Pike County, Mississippi, United States
Died
2 June 2008 (aged 79)
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, particularly a distinctive five-accent hambone rhythm often referred to as the "Bo Diddley beat". This rhythmic patter… read more
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,… read more
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 Pet… read more

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1 Play track His Best I'm A Man
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 622 listeners
2 Play track His Best Bo Diddley
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 469 listeners
3 Play track His Best Pretty Thing
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 221 listeners
4 Play track His Best Who Do You Love
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5 Play track Bo Diddley - Jukebox Hero Our Love Will Never Go
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6 Play track His Greatest Sides: Volume One You Can't Judge a Book By Its Cover
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7 Play track His Best Road Runner
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8 Play track His Best Bring It To Jerome
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9 Play track His Best Hey! Bo Diddley
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10 Play track Tales From The Funk Dimension 1970-1973 Hit Or Miss
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Albums

  1. 149,155 listeners

    1957 · 12 tracks

    Bo Diddley
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  2. 117,206 listeners

    Dec 1965 · 12 tracks

    500% More Man
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  3. 98,670 listeners

    1 Jan 1997 · 20 tracks

    His Best
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  4. 60,157 listeners

    1 Jan 1990 · 45 tracks

    The Chess Box
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