Bo Diddley

Birthday: 12/30/1928
Deathday: 6/2/2008
Place of birth: McComb, Mississippi, USA
Fame for: Acting
Also known as: Elias Otha Bates, The Originator
Social networks: Facebook

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.