Mar282024

Bo Diddley

Ellas McDaniel (born Ellas Otha Bates, December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known as Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm & blues and rock & roll singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer. He is cited as a key figure in the transition of blues into rock and roll, by introducing more insistent, driving rhythms and a harder-edged guitar sound. His use of African rhythms and the signature "Bo Diddley beat", a simple five-accent hambone rhythm, is a cornerstone of r&b, rock, pop and hip hop. Read more on Last.fm

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# Title Plays
1Bo Diddley
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2I'm A Man
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3Who Do You Love
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4Pretty Thing
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5Bring It To Jerome
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6Road Runner
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7Hey! Bo Diddley
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8Diddley Daddy
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9Say Man
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10I'm A Man - Single Version
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