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Wednesday 6 June 2012

Rock and Roll Wednesdays: Bo Diddley

Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008),
Stage Name: Bo Diddley
 
        
Source: Wikipedia Bo Diddley - Wikipedia

A Founding Member of Rock and Roll Music, Creator of The Bo-Diddley Beat, and Technical innovator, are just a few accolades that can be attached to this Great Musician. Without knowing the truth decisions are made without clarity; those who shun this Genre of Music because of unsavoury types should take a moment to dig into it's roots. If you love R&B, Soul, Blues, etc., please take a listen to the man who designed the Foundation to most of your favourite Songs: Who do you love , I'm a man and Bo Diddley

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Diddley
Background information
Birth nameEllas Otha Bates
Also known asEllas McDaniel
Born(1928-12-30)December 30, 1928
McComb, Mississippi, United States
DiedJune 2, 2008(2008-06-02) (aged 79)
Archer, Florida, United States
GenresChicago blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, blues
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, electric guitar, violin, synthesizer, keyboards, piano, organ, percussion, drums
Years active1943–2008
LabelsChecker, Chess, BoKay Productions, RCA, MF Productions, Triple X, Atlantic
WebsiteBoDiddley.com
Notable instruments
Gretsch G6138






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