Bo Diddley based on the song "Old MacDonald". The song "Who Do You Love?" with its rap-style boasting, and his use of the African-American game known as "the dozens" on the songs "Say Man" and "Say Man, Back Again," are cited as progenitors of hip-hop music (for example, "You got the nerve to call somebody ugly. Why, you so ugly, the stork that brought you into the world ought to be arrested"). Bo Diddley Ellas McDaniel (born Ellas Otha Bates, December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known as Bo Diddley, was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer who played
Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame The National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame is an independent organization honoring the historical preservation of Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Jazz, and Hip-Hop music and culture. Founded in 2010 as the Official Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame Museum, its name was changed October 1, 2014 to The Official Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame Museum and on June 13, 2016 to Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. The project was founded and developed by sports legend, entertainer and entrepreneur LaMont "ShowBoat" Robinson founder of Rhythm & Blues Hall of