Born: McComb, MS, 1928
Years Active: 1965-2003
Influenced by: Louis Jordan, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters
Genre: Rock & Alternative
Biography: He only had a few hits in the 1950s and early '60s, but as Bo Diddley sang, "You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover." You can't ...
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Jun 02 2008 9:30AM
by Gaylord Fields
Spinner.com: Bo Diddley, whose mythical tales of braggadocio married with his signature "Bo Diddley beat" guitar rhythm marked him as one of the creators of rock 'n' roll, has passed away at 79. The R&B singer, songwriter and guitarist succumbed to heart...Read moreFeb 28 2008 12:00PM
by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
Spinner.com: Born: Ellas Otha BatesWhat's in a Name: Bo Diddley might've swiped his lyrical stage name from a variety of sources. A diddley bow is a homemade, one-stringed instrument often used by sharecroppers. Maybe more to the point for this master of the...Read moreSep 20 2007 11:00AM
by Danny Clinch
Filed under: PhotoSynthesis
Spinner.com: Previous | NextNew York, 1999: Bo Diddley was opening for Tom Petty at Irving Plaza, and a friend of mine was bartending there, and she got me into the gig, and I always bring my camera. She said, "You know, Bo Diddley's just sitting there by...Read more
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