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.
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