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Bo Diddley Biography

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Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known by his stage name Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist, songwriter (usually as Ellas McDaniel), and rock and roll pioneer. He was also known as The Originator because of his key role in the transition from the blues to rock, influencing a host of acts, including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Velvet Underground, The Who, The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles, among others. Accordingly, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation and a Grammy Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He was known in particular for his technical innovations, including his trademark rectangular guitar.

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Hey! Compilation 2010 itunes amazon
Ride On: The Chess Masters, 1960-1961 Compilation 2009-07-21 itunes amazon
Rock 'n' Roll Legend Album 2008-11-29 itunes amazon
Gold Compilation 2008-10-28 itunes amazon
Rock 'n' Roll Legends unknown 2008 itunes amazon
The Black Gladiator Album 2007-08-22 itunes amazon
The Definitive Collection Compilation 2007-04-17 itunes amazon
I'm a Man: The Chess Masters,… Compilation 2007 itunes amazon
The Story of Bo Diddley Compilation 2006 itunes amazon
The Essential Bo Diddley Compilation 2000-09-25 itunes amazon
500% More Man Compilation 1999 itunes amazon
His Best Compilation 1997-04-08 itunes amazon
Guitar Legends Album 1997-02-11 itunes amazon
A Man Amongst Men Album 1996 itunes amazon
Bo Knows Bo Compilation 1995-05-23 itunes amazon
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