1928 - 2008
Bo Diddley American Musician
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Bo Diddley dating history
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Bo Diddley was previously married to Sylvia Paiz (1992 - 2008), Kay Reynolds (1960 - 1980), Ethel-mae Smith (1946 - 1956) and Louise Woolingham.
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American Musician Bo Diddley was born Ellas Bates on 30th December, 1928 in McComb, Mississippi, USA and passed away on 2nd Jun 2008 at his home in Archer, Florida. aged 79. He is most remembered for Blues diddler and rectangular guitarist. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Bo Diddley is a member of the following lists: American rock singers, American singer-songwriters and Atlantic Records artists.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 4 |
20 years
|
11 years, 5 months
|
10 years
|
|---|
| Total | 4 |
20 years
|
11 years, 5 months
|
10 years
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
Bo
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| Last Name |
Diddley
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| Full Name at Birth |
Ellas Bates
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| Alternative Name |
The Black Gladiator, The Originator, Ellas B. McDaniel, Ellas McDaniel
|
| Birthday |
30th December, 1928
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| Birthplace |
McComb, Mississippi, USA
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| Died |
2nd June, 2008
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| Place of Death |
at his home in Archer, Florida.
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| Cause of Death |
Heart Failure
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| Height |
5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Evangelical
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Foster Vocational High School in Chicago
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| Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter, musician
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
Blues diddler and rectangular guitarist
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Chicago blues, Rhythm And Blues, Rock And Roll, Blues
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| Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1943–2007, 1943'“2007
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| Music Style |
Early R&B, Rock & Roll, R&B, Electric Chicago Blues, Blues, Regional Blues
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| Music Mood |
Confident, Joyous, Party/Celebratory, Exuberant, Rousing, Rollicking, Playful, Boisterous, Freewheeling, Crunchy, Swaggering, Earthy, Rowdy, Street-Smart, Rambunctious, Raucous, Bravado
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| Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals, Violin
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Violin, Keyboards, Percussion, Drums
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| Record Label |
Checker, Chess, BoKay Productions, RCA, MF Productions, Triple X, Atlantic
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| Official Websites |
http://www.bodiddley.com
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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 Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, and the Clash.
