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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 Ellas McDaniel), and rock and roll pioneer. He was also known as The Originator because of his key role in the transition from the blues to rock, influencing a host of acts, including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, The Who, The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton,Elvis Presley,The Beatles, and George Michael, among others. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged electric guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs, along with African rhythms and a signature beat (a simple, five-accent rhythm) that remains a cornerstone of rock and pop. 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.

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Rock 'n' Rollin [2019]

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Around and Around2:40

Blues Gold [Universal] [2017]

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I'm a Man2:46

Electric Blues [2017]

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The Red Rooster2:25

Great Traditional Blues [2017]

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I'm a Man3:02

Logan Lucky [2017]

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Road Runner2:57

Rock & Metal Box [2016]

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Rock n' Roll Music6:04

3 Shots [2015]

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Rain Dance4:13

I Just Love Truckin' [2015]

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Road Runner2:50

Little Box of Halloween [2015]

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Crackin' Up2:04

Blues: Juke Box Hits [2014]

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Road Runner3:25

Chess Blues [2014]

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Road Runner 

Hot Hundred: Blues [2014]

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Going Down Slow3:24

I'm a Man [2014]

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I'm a Man2:59

Say Boss Man [2014]

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Who Do You Love2:32

Spanish Guitar [2014]

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I'm a Man2:48

What Made Mods [2014]

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Who Do You Love2:29

Who Do You Love [2014]

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Who Do You Love2:32

50 Rockin' Hits, Vol. 17 [2013]

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Bo Diddley2:41

All by Yourself [2013]

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I'm a Man2:59

All the Blues You Need [2013]

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I'm a Man2:42

Big Box of Rock 'n' Roll [2013]

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Bo Diddley2:31

Country Motel [2013]

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Bo Diddley2:48

Drive Time [2013]

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Road Runner2:43

Magic City [2013]

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I'm a Man3:01

Pure Blues, Vol. 1 [2013]

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I'm a Man10:25

Pure Blues, Vol. 2 [2013]

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Who Do You Love2:28

Pure Blues, Vol. 3 [2013]

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I'm a Man10:25

Rock Music [2013]

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Pretty Thing2:52

The Roots of Drone [2012]

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She's Alright2:39

Blues & the City [TMC] [2011]

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Bo Diddley2:30

R&B Spotlight 1960 [2011]

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Road Runner 

The Cruisin' Story 1957 [2011]

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Mona2:21

The Cruisin' Story 1959 [2011]

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Say Man3:12

The Roots of Mod [2011]

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I'm a Man2:46

Good Times, Bad Times [2010]

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Pretty Thing2:48

100 Car Classics [2008]

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Road Runner 

Chess Chartbusters, Vol. 6 [2008]

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Pills2:48

Jukebox Favorites [2008]

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I'm a Man2:45

Rock 'n' Roll No. 1 [2008]

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Hey, Bo Diddley1:32

The Best of Chess Records [2008]

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I'm a Man3:00

50s Rock 'N' Roll Hits [2007]

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Bo Diddley2:28

Mona [Collecting] [2007]

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Everleen4:38
Roadrunner3:28
I'm a Man10:57
Mona5:12

Blues Biography [2006]

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Everleen4:38
Roadrunner3:28
I'm a Man10:57
Mona5:12

Blues Gold [Hip O] [2006]

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I'm a Man3:02

The Blues Biography [2006]

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Everleen4:38
Roadrunner3:28
I'm a Man10:57
Mona5:12

True Rock 'N' Roll [2006]

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Diddy Wah Diddy2:31

Rock Revisited [2005]

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Before You Accuse Me3:54

Vamp [2005]

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Doctor Jekyll5:06
Everleen4:38
Roadrunner3:27
I'm a Man10:57
Mona5:10

Rock and Roll at 50 [2004]

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Bo Diddley 

Later Legends [2003]

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Bo Diddley 

Roots of Stone [2003]

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Mona 

Back to Black: 1900-1999 [2001]

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Bo Diddley2:29

You Can Make It If You Try [2001]

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Mona2:20

After Hour Blues [2000]

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Hey! Bo Diddley2:33

Gold [2000]

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I'm Talking About You1:51

Natural Blues [Wrasse] [2000]

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Bo Diddley2:29

Sweet Home Blues [2000]

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The Red Rooster3:51

The Anthology [2000]

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I'm Talking About You1:51

Basic Blues, Vol. 1 [1999]

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Say Man3:13

Basic Blues, Vol. 1-3 [1999]

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Say Man3:13
Bo Diddley2:44

Basic Blues, Vol. 2 [1999]

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Bo Diddley2:44

The Sopranos [1999]

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I'm a Man2:44

Blues Box [Star Pool] [1998]

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I'm a Man 

Double Crossing Blues [1998]

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Spoonful4:12

Spirit of Blues [1998]

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I'm a Man10:26

An Anthology of Blues [1997]

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Road Runner3:28

Blues Legends [St. Clair] [1997]

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Mona5:09

His Best, Vol. 1 [1997]

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Around and Around2:37

I Asked for Whisky [1997]

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Roadrunner3:28

Rockin' Guitars [1997]

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Who Do You Love?2:27

Blending the Blues [1996]

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Mona2:22

Blues Classics [MCA] [1996]

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I'm a Man3:01

Chess Club Rhythm & Soul [1996]

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Ooh Baby2:50

He's a Rebel [1996]

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Roadrunner 

I Pionieri del Soul [1996]

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I'm a Man2:59

Barrel of Oldies [1995]

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I'm Sorry 

Blues Album [1995]

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I'am a Man 

Blues Masters, Vols. 1-5 [1995]

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I'm a Man2:47

Screamin' the Blues [1995]

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Road Runner3:28

Sources Of Inspiration [1995]

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I'm a Man 

Stone Rock Blues [1994]

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Crackin' Up 

Cruisin' 1955 [1993]

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Bo Diddley2:30

Mr. Rock & Roll [1993]

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Nadine 

Rhythm & Blues: 1955 [1992]

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Bo Diddley 

Blue Heaven [1991]

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Bo Diddley 
Say Man 

Cruisin' 1959 [1991]

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Say Man3:39

A Rage in Harlem [1990]

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Bo Diddley 

Footstompin' Oldies [1990]

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Bo Diddley 

Vintage Music, Vol. 1 [1990]

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Bo Diddley 

La Bamba [1987]

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Who Do You Love3:04
Who Do You Love?3:00

Muddy & the Wolf [1974]

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The Red Rooster3:47

American Graffiti [1973]

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Almost Grown2:19

Promised Land [1964]

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School Day2:43

Bo Diddley & Company [1962]

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Little Girl2:26

Chuck Berry Twist [1962]

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Around and Around2:37

Fritz the Cat

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Bo Diddley2:22

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