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Bo Diddley is known as The Originator because he is acknowledged around the world as being one of the founding fathers of rock & roll music. In 1966, Checker Records released the Bo Diddley album titled "The Originator" (Checker LP-3001.
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BO DIDDLEY-The Originator
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A Celebration of his unique contribution to Popular Music.
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Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley was famous for the hit songs he recorded for Chess Records beginning with "Bo Diddley" and "I'm a Man." But his sound was so unique, it required a new description: Rock and Roll! Bo is nicknamed "The Originator" for his role in the evolution of blues to rock. Bo Diddley was also famous for a particular beat, which is called "shave and a haircut." Better known as "The Bo Diddley Beat," it has been cited as the cornerstone of Rock and Roll and incorporated into songs by many famous artists from Buddy Holly to The Rolling Stones, George Thorogood to Chrissy Hynde. Bo Diddley is also famous for designing the electric "cigar box" square shaped guitar.
Bo DIDDLEY has written: 'Hey Bo Diddley!'
Bo Diddley is 5' 7".
The cast of The Legend of Bo Diddley - 1966 includes: Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley was born on December 30, 1928.
Bo Diddley was born on December 30, 1928.
The cast of Backstage with Bo Diddley - 2003 includes: Bo Diddley Rod Webber
Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger was created on 1960-12-19.
Bo Diddley's Beach Party was created in 1963.
Bo Diddley died on June 2, 2008 at the age of 79.
Bo Diddley