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 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