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.
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
Ten Years After / Bo Diddley / the flock Sep 5 - 6, 1969 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Bo Diddley Nov 23, 1968 Torrance, California, United States Uploaded by Sundae
The Doors / Peanut Butter Conspiracy / Bo Diddley / Clear Light Mar 29 - 31, 1968 Los Angeles, California, United States Uploaded by Sundae
Big Brother And The Holding Company / Bo Diddley Aug 26, 1967 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Gene Cali
Bo Diddley / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin Aug 13, 1966 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Bo Diddley / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin Aug 12, 1966 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Bo Diddley / Sons of Adam Aug 6, 1966 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Bo Diddley / Sons of Adam Aug 5, 1966 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Byrds / We Five / Paul Revere & The Raiders / Bo Diddley / The Duchess Nov 7, 1965 Nashville, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Beach Boys / Lesley Gore / Bo Diddley / Chuck Berry / Billy J. Kramer And The Dakotas / Gerry and the Pacemakers / jan and dean / marvin gaye / Smokey Robinson And The Miracles / James Brown / The Supremes / The Rolling Stones Oct 29, 1964 Santa Monica, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Chuck Berry / The Beach Boys / The Supremes / James Brown / Smokey Robinson And The Miracles / marvin gaye / jan and dean / Gerry and the Pacemakers / Billy J. Kramer And The Dakotas / Bo Diddley / Lesley Gore / The Rolling Stones Oct 28, 1964 Santa Monica, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim