Bo Diddley
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Bo Diddley (Born December 30, 1928) was a musician who was an influential American rock and roll singer, songwriter and guitarist. Bo Diddley died on June 2, 2008 and the death of Bo Diddley was because of heart failure.
Bo Diddley's Biography Stats:
- Full Name: Bo Diddley
- Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi
- Birth Date: December 30, 1928
- Place of Death: Archer, Florida
- Death Date: June 2, 2008
- Also Known As: Ellas Bates, Ellas McDaniel
- Category/Genre: Musician
- Nationality: American
- Spouse:
- Father: Eugene Bates
- Mother: Ethel Wilson, Mrs. Gussie McDaniel (Adoptive)
- Siblings:
- Children: Evelyn Kelly, Ellas A. McDaniel, Tammi D. McDaniel, Terri Lynne Foster
Claim to Fame:
- One of the founding fathers of rock and roll.
- Populariser of the Bo Diddley beat.
- Famous for his trademark custom-built electric guitars, his wild stage shows and his pioneering use of female musicians.
- His 1959 hit record "Say Man" has been credited by some music critics as a precursor of rap music.
Quotable Quotes:
Is Bo Diddley dead or alive? You tell us!
- Bo Diddley put the rock in rock and roll.
- When I leave this Earth, man, they'll know I've been here!
Related Links:
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See Also:
Check for a biography of Bo Diddley at Wikipedia.org.
