Bo Diddley 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 a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Clash. His 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 his achievements, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received
Blues & Rhythm and Soul music. Blues & Rhythm is run by an editorial board, since its inception it has carried on the long tradition of research into Blues, R&B and Gospel music including artists, musicians, record companies and associated subjects. "Blues & Rhythm"′s roots go back to magazines such as the pioneering "Blues Unlimited", first published in England in the early 1960s as well as other specialist magazines including "Pickin' The Blues", "Sailors Delight" and "Old Time Music". "Blues & Rhythm" has published major and ground-breaking research on some of the giants of the blues including Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Big Bill