Bo Diddley
| First Name | Bo |
| Last Name | Diddley |
| Full Name at Birth | Ellas Bates |
| Other Names | The Black GladiatorThe OriginatorEllas B. McDaniel |
| Age | 79 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | December 30, 1928 |
| Birthplace | McComb, Mississippi, USA |
| Date of Death | June 2, 2008 |
| Location of Death | at his home in Archer, Florida. |
| Cause of Death | heart failure |
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Foster Vocational High School in Chicago |
| Occupation Category | Musician |
| Claim to Fame | Blues diddler and rectangular guitarist |
| Music Genre | Pop/Rock |
| Music Style | Early R&B, Rock & Roll, R&B, Electric Chicago Blues, Blues, Regional Blues |
| Music Mood | Confident, Joyous, Party/Celebratory, Exuberant, Rousing, Rollicking, Playful, Boisterous, Freewheeling, Crunchy, Swaggering, Earthy, Rowdy, Street-Smart, Rambunctious, Raucous, Bravado |
| Instrument | Guitar, Vocals, Violin |
Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known by his stage name Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist, songwriter (usually as Elias McDaniel), and inventor. He was also known as "The Originator" because of his key role in the transition from the blues to rock & roll, influencing a host of acts including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, The Clash, The Yardbirds, and Eric Clapton. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs. Accordingly, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation and a Grammy Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He was known in particular for his technical innovations, including his trademark rectangular guitar.
Filmography
Selected Bo Diddley film and TV show credits:
