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Bo Diddley News

Hundreds gather for Bo Diddley's funeral

Guitarist given emotional, musical send-off

  • Jun 8, 2008

Wilco guitarist pays tribute to Bo Diddley

'His influence is incalculable' says Nels Cline

  • Jun 4, 2008

Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie pays tribute to Bo Diddley

Singer bigs up the late guitarist

  • Jun 4, 2008

Smashing Pumpkins frontman adds to Bo Diddley tributes

'He was an American original' says Billy Corgan

  • Jun 3, 2008

Obituary: Bo Diddley 1928-2008

Read the tribute to the guitar legend

  • Jun 3, 2008

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Bo Diddley - Hey, Bo Diddley and Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley - Hey, Bo Diddley and Bo Diddley (05:27)

Bo Diddley - Hey, Bo Diddley and Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley - You Cant Judge A Book By Its Cover

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Bo Diddley - You Cant Judge A Book By Its Cover

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Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley (03:19)

This amazing concert brings together some of the true pioneers of rock 'n' roll music including Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, James Brown, Fats Domino and BBKing. Recorded in Italy in 1989 it features...

BO DIDDLEY- in his prime

BO DIDDLEY- in his prime (04:39)

Bo Diddley in his prime, doing what he did best ROCK OUT! He was doing this when Jimi Hendrix was in diapers.

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Bo Diddley Biography

Bo Diddley (December 30, 1928 - June 2, 2008), is the stage name for Ellas Otha Bates, an American rock and roll vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. He was known as "The Originator" because of his key role in the transition from the blues to rock & roll, influencing a host of legendary acts including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs. 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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Bo Diddley's Best Songs

  • 1. I'm A Man
  • 2. Bo Diddley
  • 3. Who Do You Love
  • 4. Pretty Thing
  • 5. Bring It To Jerome
  • 6. Say Man
  • 7. Hey! Bo Diddley
  • 8. Diddley Daddy
  • 9. Who Do You Love?
  • 10. Crackin' Up
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Bo Diddley Discography

Bo Diddley albums.

  • Big Bad Bo - (Chess Records/US)
  • Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger - 09/1961 (Checker/US)
  • Bo Diddley Is a Lover - (Checker/US)
  • Have Guitar Will Travel - (Checker/US)

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