Bo Diddley (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), born Ellas Otha Bates, was an original and influential American rock & roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was known as "The Originator" because of his key role in the transition from blues music to rock & roll, influencing a host of legendary acts including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs. Accordingly, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation " and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy). He was also known for his technical innovations, including his trademark rectangular guitar. (via Wikipedia)

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About Bo Diddley

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Genre: Rock and roll, rhythm and blues, blues

Place of Death: Archer, Florida, United States

Occupation: Singer-songwriter, musician

Name: Bates, Ellas Otha; McDaniel, Ellas
Bo Diddley
Diddley, Bo

Record Label: Checker, Chess, BoKay Productions, RCA, MF Productions, Triple X, Atlantic

Years Active: 1951 – 2008

Origin: McComb, Mississippi, USA

Instrument Played: Vocals, guitar, violin, synthesizer, electric piano, piano, organ, percussion, drums

Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, United States

Name At Birth: Ellas Otha Bates

Also Known As: Ellas McDaniel

Website: bodiddley.com

Birth Date: Dec 30, 1928

Death Date: Jun 2, 2008

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