About
Ellas Otha Bates, known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist and singer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, George Thorogood, Syd Barrett, and the Clash.
Albums/Songs:
- The London Bo Diddley Sessions
- Super Blues
- Another Dimension
- Bo Diddley & Company
- Hey! Good Lookin’
- Go Bo Diddley
- Bo Diddley Is a Lover
- Two Great Guitars
- This Should Not Be
- Ain’t It Good to Be Free
- Big Bad Bo
- Bo Diddley’s a Twister
- The Black Gladiator
- Surfin’ With Bo Diddley
- Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger
- Where It All Began
- The 20th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll
- Have Guitar Will Travel
- 500% More Man
- Bo Diddley Rides Again
- Bo Diddley in the Spotlight
- The Originator
- The Super Super Blues Band
- Breakin’ Through the B.S.
- Bo Diddley
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