Ellas Otha Bates, known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll.
He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, George Thorogood, Syd…
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Black Strobe, Morrissey, Pond, Ronnie Hawkins + 24 more
6 releases·1993-2013
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