- Ellas McDaniel, known as Bo Diddley, was an American R&B and Chicago blues singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll, and influenced artists including Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, the Who, Jimi Hendrix and Parliament-Funkadelic
| Born: | 30 December 1928 Comment | | When did Bo Diddley die? / Died | 02 June 2008 | | How many years did Bo Diddley live? / Lived | 79 years | | Zodiac sign: | Capricorn |
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Bo Diddley facts
- His use of African rhythms and a signature beat, a simple five-accent hambone rhythm, is a cornerstone of hip hop, rock, and pop
- In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation and a Grammy Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
- He is also recognized for his technical innovations, including his distinctive rectangular guitar
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