Bo Diddley

Acting

Born: 1928-12-30
Died: 2008-06-02
From: McComb, Mississippi, USA
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.3

Also Known As

Elias Otha BatesThe Originator

Biography

Bo Diddley, born Elias Otha Bates, was an original and influential American rock & roll singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was known as "The Originator" because of the key role in the transition from blues music to rock & roll, influencing a host of legendary acts including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones to name a few. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs.

Awards & Nominations4 won · 0 nominated

🏆 Won

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

1998
🏆 Won

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

1987
🏆 Won

Honorary doctorate of the University of Florida

🏆 Won

Florida Artists Hall of Fame

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