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
Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame Fame LLC. On November 20, 2017 the name of the project was founded by founder LaMont "ShowBoat" Robinson the building will be called The National Rhythm & Blues Center that will be home to the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Robinson is a player/owner of the Harlem Clowns and a former player for the former Harlem Globetrotter great Meadowlark Lemom's Harlem All-Stars 1988 then a tour with Harlem Globetrotters and Washington Generals summer of 1989, then as a owner of his first team in the fall of 1995 "ShowBoat" Robinson's Harlem and Road Kings. Robinson's love for R&B and