No, it was the other way around.
Actually, the origin of Bo Diddley's name is not clear. Bo talks about the origin of his name in the "Maxwell Street" documentary. According to that interview, Bo says that the local neighborhood kids in Chicago started calling him "Bo Diddley" when he was a young teenager.
Bo Diddley "I'm a man"
It was first recorded on June 19, 1952 as a duet with Betty Hutton which was never released.
Bo Diddley
Bronson Florida 11 miles west of Archer. I drive by the grave site everyday Bo Diddley is buried in a cemetery on Archer Road (Route 24) between Archer and Bronson, FL. It is an unassuming cemetery, with a beautiful monument to Bo situated prominently under an old Spanish moss tree.
The song "Who Do You Love?" was originally written in 1956 by Bo Diddley. It is well known for George Thorogood's performance of it, and has been recorded by many other artists.
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's Beach Party was created in 1963.
Bo Diddley died on June 2, 2008 at the age of 79.
Go Bo Diddley was created on 1955-03-19.
Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger was created on 1960-12-19.
Bo Diddley
The Bo Diddley drum beat is a distinctive rhythm present in musician Ellas Bates's (AKA Bo Diddley) music. The characteristics of the Bo Diddley drum beat are almost identical to that of the clave rhythmetic pattern.