What is Bo Diddley's full name?
Ellas Bates
Bo Diddley nickname(s):
The Black Gladiator, The Originator, Ellas B. McDaniel, Ellas McDaniel
Bo Diddley date of birth:
December 30, 1928
How old was Bo Diddley when died?
79
Where was Bo Diddley born?
McComb, Mississippi, USA
When did Bo Diddley die?
June 2, 2008
Where did Bo Diddley die?
at his home in Archer, Florida.
Why did Bo Diddley die?
Heart Failure
How tall is Bo Diddley?
5' 7" (170 cm)
Bo Diddley body shape:
Average
What color are Bo Diddley's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Bo Diddley's hair?
Black
Is Bo Diddley gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Bo Diddley?
Evangelical
What is Bo Diddley's ethnicity?
Black
What is Bo Diddley nationality?
American
Where did Bo Diddley go to school?
Foster Vocational High School in Chicago
What is Bo Diddley's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, musician
Bo Diddley claim to fame:
Blues diddler and rectangular guitarist
What genre is Bo Diddley's work?
Chicago blues, Rhythm And Blues, Rock And Roll, Blues
What instruments does Bo Diddley play?
Vocals, Guitar, Violin, Keyboards, Percussion, Drums
Short Biography
Bo Diddley (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), born Ellas Otha Bates but changed as a child to Ellas McDaniel, was an American R&B and Chicago Blues vocalist and guitarist. In addition, he was a songwriter and music producer, usually as Ellas McDaniel, and had cameo appearances in movies. He was nicknamed The Originator because of his key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll, and rock, and influenced a host of acts, including Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, the Who, the Animals, Pink Floyd, the Velvet Underground, Jimi Hendrix, Parliament Funkadelic, and the Jesus and Mary Chain.