Bo Diddley
Birth date
December 30, 1928
Death date
June 2, 2008
Place of birth
McComb, Mississippi, USA
Profession
Acting
Age
79 years
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.
Also known as
Elias Otha BatesThe Originator
