Results for: Bo Diddley
In Music Genres

Who is Bo Diddley?

Answer . Bo Diddley is one of the pioneering blues guitar players. See if you can google for a picture of his guitar. I believe it was made out of a cigar box, and he still… (MORE)
In African-American History

Why was Bo Diddley called the originator?

Hi, 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 relea… (MORE)
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Bo diddleys record companies?

Bo originally recorded for Chess Records in the 1950s and 60s, with some releases coming out on Chess's "Checker" Label. In the late 1980s, Bo Diddley's Chess catalog of reco… (MORE)
In Celebrities

How tall was Bo Diddley?

Ellas Otha Bates, better known as Bo Diddley, was born on December30, 1928. He passed away on June 2, 2008 and was 5'7" tall.
In Music Genres

Where is singer Bo Diddley buried?

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 … (MORE)
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Was the Diddley Bow named after Bo Diddley?

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 … (MORE)
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What made bo diddley famous?

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: … (MORE)
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What are bands that bo diddley played in?

The late Bo Diddley (1928 - 2008) led a couple of amateur streetbands in Chicago, IL in the 1940s & early 1950s: The Hipstersand The Langley Avenue Jive Cats. He turned pro an… (MORE)