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 | |
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Birth name | Ellas Otha Bates |
Also known as | Ellas McDaniel |
Born | McComb, Mississippi, United States | December 30, 1928
Died | June 2, 2008 Archer, Florida, United States | (aged 79)
Genres | Chicago blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, blues |
Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, electric guitar, violin, synthesizer, keyboards, piano, organ, percussion, drums |
Years active | 1943–2008 |
Labels | Checker, Chess, BoKay Productions, RCA, MF Productions, Triple X, Atlantic |
Website | BoDiddley.com |
Notable instruments | |
Gretsch G6138 |
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