Bo Diddley 1928 - 2008Bo Diddley with his signature square guitar.
Not many musicians achieve what Bo Diddley did. He created a rhythm so distinct
it was known by his name:the Bo Diddley beat.
I wish I had more time today to expound upon this, but I also couldn’t let this go without at least putting something up.
He is a member of Rock’s early pantheon.
Birth name
Ellas Bates
Also known as
Ellas McDaniel
Born
December 30, 1928(1928-12-30)
Origin
McComb, Mississippi, USA
Died
June 2, 2008 (aged 79)
Genre(s)
Rock and roll, blues, rhythm and blues
Occupation(s)
Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)
Vocals, guitar, synthesizer, synthitar, electric piano, piano, organ, percussion, drums
Years active
1951 - 2008
Label(s)
Checker Records, Chess Records, BoKay Productions, RCA Victor, MF Productions, Triple X Records, Atlantic Records/Code Blue
Website
tripod.com/~Originator_2
I wish I had more time today to expound upon this, but I also couldn’t let this go without at least putting something up.
He is a member of Rock’s early pantheon.
Birth name
Ellas Bates
Also known as
Ellas McDaniel
Born
December 30, 1928(1928-12-30)
Origin
McComb, Mississippi, USA
Died
June 2, 2008 (aged 79)
Genre(s)
Rock and roll, blues, rhythm and blues
Occupation(s)
Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)
Vocals, guitar, synthesizer, synthitar, electric piano, piano, organ, percussion, drums
Years active
1951 - 2008
Label(s)
Checker Records, Chess Records, BoKay Productions, RCA Victor, MF Productions, Triple X Records, Atlantic Records/Code Blue
Website
tripod.com/~Originator_2
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