Bo Diddley
Acting•Born December 30, 1928•Died June 2, 2008 (age 79)•McComb, Mississippi, USA
Biography
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. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs.
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Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayDecember 30, 1928
Day of DeathJune 2, 2008
Place of BirthMcComb, Mississippi, USA
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