Bo Diddley
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 Bates, The Originator |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 1928-12-30 |
| Deathday | 2008-06-02 |
| Gender | Male |
| Homepage | http://www.bodiddley.com |
| IMDB | View on IMDB |
| Place of Birth | McComb, Mississippi, USA |
| Popularity | 2.357 |