| Product Code: | CLP 2861 |
| Artist: | Bo Diddley |
| Origin: | USA |
| Label: | Cleopatra (2008) |
| Format: | LP |
| Availability: | In Stock |
| Condition: |
Cover: M
Record: M
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| Genre: | Blues , Pop , Rock N |
Sealed - Brand new vinyl. Made in USA.
Ellas McDaniel (born Ellas Otha Bates, December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known as Bo Diddley, was an American R&B singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll, and influenced artists including Elvis Presley,[1] Buddy Holly, the Beatles,[2][3] the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds, Eric Clapton,[4] the Who, Jimi Hendrix and Parliament-Funkadelic.
His use of African rhythms and a signature beat, a simple five-accent hambone rhythm, is a cornerstone of hip hop, rock, and pop music.[2][3][5] In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation[3][6] and a Grammy Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He is also recognized for his technical innovations, including his distinctive rectangular guitar.
