Bo Diddley only had a few hits, but his influence is immense. His “Bo Diddley Beat” is integral to rock music. It has been used by the Stones, Buddy Holly, and the Strangeloves’ hit “I Want Candy.” The latter is best known as an early 1980's Bow Wow Wow hit. His songs rival anyone in music’s. Unfortunately, his halcyon days were over by the time The Beatles hit America. However, he continued to perform live until 2007 and is known for his appearance in Bo Jackson‘s “Bo Knows“ commercial in the late 1980s. He died in 2008.
Rock n Roll Moment: The Bo Diddley Beat is highly influential and important to rock. As such, he is considered a founder father of the genre.
Essential Bo Diddley:
Bo Diddley (1958)
Go Bo Diddley (1959)
Have Guitar Will Travel (1960)
Bo Diddley’s Top 10:
Bo Diddley
I’m a Man
Before You Accuse Me
Who Do You Love?
Hey! Bo Diddley
Cadillac
Love Is Strange
Road Runner
Mona
Memphis, Tennessee
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