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.
- Title : Bo Diddley
- Popularity : 3.883
- Known For : Acting
- Birthday : 1928-12-30
- Place of Birth : McComb, Mississippi, USA
- Homepage : http://www.bodiddley.com
- Also Known As : Elias Otha Bates, The Originator