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Bo Diddley

Elias Otha Bates | The Originator

About the person
Career:

Acting

Date of birth:
1928-12-30
Place of birth:

McComb, Mississippi, USA

Gender:

Male

Popularity:

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Date of death

2008-06-02

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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.

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