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 McDaniel (born Ellas Otha Bates, December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known as Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm & blues and rock & roll singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer. He is cited as a key figure in the transition of blues into rock and roll, by introducing more insistent, driving rhythms and a harder-edged guitar sound. His use of African rhythms and the signature "Bo Diddley beat", a simple five-accent hambone rhythm, is a cornerstone of r&b, rock, pop and hip hop. In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the Rock and … read more
Ellas McDaniel (born Ellas Otha Bates, December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known as Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm & blues and rock & roll singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer. He is cited as a key figure in the transition of blues into rock and roll, by introducing mor… read more
Ellas McDaniel (born Ellas Otha Bates, December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known as Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm & blues and rock & roll singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer. He is cited as a key figure in the transition of blues into rock and roll, by introducing more insistent, driving rhythms and a harder-edged guitar sound. His use of… read more

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Top Tracks

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

  1. 128,142 listeners

    1957 · 12 tracks

    Bo Diddley
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  2. 114,335 listeners

    Dec 1965 · 12 tracks

    500% More Man
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  3. 94,161 listeners

    1 Jan 1997 · 20 tracks

    His Best
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  4. 54,333 listeners

    1 Jan 1990 · 45 tracks

    The Chess Box
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