Bo Diddley

Real name: Ellas McDaniel

Born: December 30, 1928 McComb, Mississippi

+++ Auditioned for CHECKER, a subsidiary of CHESS records, in 1955 +++ The title of his first recording, "Uncle John", was changed and released as "Bo Diddley" +++ Further classic recordings include "Mona", "Diddley Daddy", "Road Runner" and probably still the most covered record of all times, "Who do you love" +++ One of the most influential Rock'n'Rollers of all times +++


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