Ellas McDaniel (born Ellas Otha Bates, December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known as Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm & blues and rock & roll singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer. He is cited as a key figure in the transition of blues into rock and roll, by introducing more insistent, driving rhythms and a harder-edged guitar sound. His use of African rhythms and the signature "Bo Diddley beat", a simple five-accent hambone rhythm, is a cornerstone of r&b, rock, pop and hip hop.
These are photos from concerts where Bo Diddley played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Tommy James And The Shondells / Johnny Maestro / The Chiffons / Bo Diddley Jun 15, 1974 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Chuck Berry / Bill Haley & The Comets / Bo Diddley / The Five Satins / The Flamingos / The Coasters / The Dovells / Bobby Comstock's Rock & Roll Band Apr 14, 1973 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Ten Years After / Wild Turkey / Bo Diddley Nov 24, 1972 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Tigger2
Ten Years After / Wild Turkey / Bo Diddley Nov 24, 1972 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley / Tower Of Power Aug 12, 1971 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley / Tower Of Power Jul 17, 1971 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley Jul 5, 1971 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley / Tower Of Power Jul 5, 1971 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley Jul 5, 1971 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by John Rynd
Jackie Wilson / Bo Diddley / The Shirelles / The Dovells / The Angels / Bobby Comstock & the Counts / Hank Ballard And The Midnighters Jun 19, 1971 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Chuck Berry / Bo Diddley / Mountain Sep 20, 1969 Boston, Massachusetts, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Chuck Berry / Bo Diddley / Mountain Sep 19, 1969 Boston, Massachusetts, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Doors / John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band / Little Richard / Doug Kershaw / Alice Cooper / Screaming Lord Sutch / Chuck Berry / Jerry Lee Lewis / Gene Vincent / Tony Joe White / Junior Walker And The All Stars / Bo Diddley / Chicago Transit... Sep 13, 1969 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Uploaded by Zimtrim