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Bo Diddley. b.1928 ( Ellas Otha Bates), Macomb, MS The Originator moved to Chicago in 1935 recorded at Chess Records brought the clave rhythm into rock and roll: the “Bo Diddley ” beat songwriter known for his trademark cigar box guitars. Inducted 1987. THE BO DIDDLEY BEAT. 1 2 3 1 2.
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Bo Diddley b.1928 (EllasOtha Bates), Macomb, MS • The Originator • moved to Chicago in 1935 • recorded at Chess Records • brought the clave rhythm into rock and roll: the “Bo Diddley” beat • songwriter • known for his trademark cigar box guitars Inducted 1987
THE BO DIDDLEY BEAT 1 2 3 1 2 • clave rhythmic pattern • foundation of many Afro-Cuban rhythms
Chess Records • Czyz brothers emigrate to Chicago in 1928 • saw opportunity to record & bought Aristocrat Records in 1947 • became Chess Records in 1950 • Notable Chess Artists: Muddy Waters, Etta James, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley Leonard (Ind. 1987) and Phil Chess b. Warsaw, Poland