Ellas Bates McDaniel (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist and singer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll.

Dec 26, 2025 · Bo Diddley (born December 30, 1928, McComb, Mississippi, U.S.—died June 2, 2008, Archer, Florida) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was one of the most …

Bo Diddley (December 30, 1928-June 2, 2008), born Ellas Otha Bates, was an original and influential American rock & roll singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was known as "The Originator" because of …

Bo Diddley, nicknamed "the Originator" for his role in the transition from blues to rock and roll, drove music into a new era with his rollicking rhythms and edgy guitar.

"Bo Diddley" is a R&B/R&R song by the legendary Bo Diddley from 1955. It was his first recording, and immediately became a #1 hit on the R&B charts in the U.S.

Bo Diddley, was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. His use of African rhythms and a signature beat, a …

Bates probably started to use the name Bo Diddley around 1940, though its origins are uncertain: it might have been a nickname acquired during his brief boxing career, or it might refer to a harmonica …

" Bo Diddley " is a song by American rock and roll pioneer Bo Diddley. It introduced the rhythm that became known as the Bo Diddley beat and topped the Billboard R&B chart for two weeks in 1955.

Bo Diddley (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), born Ellas Otha Bates, was an influential American rock and roll singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Often cited as a key figure in the transition from blues …

Ellas McDaniel, known as Bo Diddley was an American singer, guitarist, composer, and music producer who was instrumental in the shift from blues to rock & roll.