Bo Diddley

also known as Elias Otha Bates, The Originator

Born: Dec 30, 1928, McComb, Mississippi, USA

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.

Real Name	Bo Diddley
Nick Name	Elias Otha Bates, The Originator
Date of Birth	Dec 30, 1928
Place of Birth	McComb, Mississippi, USA
Age	79
Death Day	2008-06-02

POPULAR MOVIES

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

Godfathers and Sons

Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me

Blues Brothers 2000

The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

Rockula

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

Live Aid

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