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“Bo Diddley”

“Bo Diddley”. Early Life. Born Otha Ellas Bates on Dec. 28, 1928 in McComb, Mississippi Later known as Ellas McDaniel Moved to Chicago at the age of 6 Earned the nickname “Bo Diddley” as a golden gloves boxer Pulsating rhythms of the Pentecostal church sparked his interest in music.

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“Bo Diddley”

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  1. “Bo Diddley”

  2. Early Life • Born Otha Ellas Bates on Dec. 28, 1928 in McComb, Mississippi • Later known as Ellas McDaniel • Moved to Chicago at the age of 6 • Earned the nickname “Bo Diddley” as a golden gloves boxer • Pulsating rhythms of the Pentecostal church sparked his interest in music

  3. Music Education • Studied the trombone and violin in his Baptist church • Inspired by Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker

  4. Beat Based on a 3-2 clave/rumba rhythm Comparable to a “hambone” rhythm Some of his songs don’t change chords and emphasize rhythmic motifs Guitar Rectangular boxed guitar made by Gretsch Cigar-Box shape The Bo Diddley Beat and Guitar

  5. Musical Impact • 1963 - played in the UK on a bill with the Rolling Stones (little known at that time) • Was one of the first male musicians to include females into his band • Shared the stage with The Grateful Dead and the Clash

  6. Musical Examples

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