Ellas McDaniel professionally known as Bo Diddley, was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer.
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Diddley is famed for playing a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll.
Diddley influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, George Thorogood, and the Clash.
Diddley’s use of African rhythms and a signature beat, a simple five-accent hambone rhythm, is a cornerstone of hip hop, rock, and pop music.
In recognition of Diddley’s achievements, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, the Blues Hall of Fame in 2003, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2017.
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Diddley received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Diddley is also recognized for his technical innovations, including his use of tremolo and reverb effects to enhance the sound of his distinctive rectangular-shaped guitars.
Bo Diddley Cause Of Death
Diddley was born on December 30, 1928 and he died on June 2, 2008.
What was Bo Diddley cause of death? Diddley died on June 2, 2008, of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida at the age of 79.


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