Bo Diddley Concert History

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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 29, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Burlington, Vermont, United States
Oct 28, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart Staller Center For The Arts Stony Brook, New York, United States
Oct 27, 2006
Bo Diddley / Alvin Youngblood Hart / Ruthie Foster Tilles Center For The Perf. Arts Brookville, New York, United States
Oct 26, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart Colonial Theatre Keene, New Hampshire, United States
Oct 25, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart Lebanon Opera House Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
Oct 22, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart Ford Community & Perf. Arts Ctr. Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Oct 21, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart Emens Auditorium Muncie, Indiana, United States
Oct 20, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart Hemmens Cultural Center Elgin, Illinois, United States
Oct 19, 2006
Bo Diddley / Alvin Youngblood Hart / Ruthie Foster Peoria Civic Center Theater Peoria, Illinois, United States
Oct 18, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart Overture Center for the Arts Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 17, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart UIS Performing Arts Center Springfield, Illinois, United States
Oct 15, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart Juanita K. Hammons Hall For The Perf. Arts Springfield, Missouri, United States
Oct 14, 2006
Bo Diddley / Alvin Youngblood Hart / Ruthie Foster Lied Center for Performing Arts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Oct 12, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart The Carson Center for the Performing Arts Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Oct 09, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart Riley Center, Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus Meridian, Mississippi, United States
Oct 08, 2006
Bo Diddley / Alvin Youngblood Hart / Ruthie Foster Heymann Performing Arts Center Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Oct 07, 2006
Bo Diddley / Alvin Youngblood Hart / Ruthie Foster Paramount Theatre Austin, Texas, United States
Oct 06, 2006
Bo Diddley / Alvin Youngblood Hart / Ruthie Foster Carver Community Cultural Center San Antonio, Texas, United States
Oct 03, 2006
Bo Diddley / Ruthie Foster / Alvin Youngblood Hart Benaroya Hall Seattle, Washington, United States
Oct 01, 2006
Bo Diddley / Alvin Youngblood Hart / Ruthie Foster Capitol Theatre Yakima, Washington, United States

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Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley on Jul 5, 1971 [182-small]

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Jul 5, 1971
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Jul 5, 1971
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Jul 5, 1971
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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North Sea Jazz Festival 1995
Jul 14 - 16, 1995
 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
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Jul 14 - 16, 1995
 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
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North Sea Jazz Festival 1995
Jul 14 - 16, 1995
 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
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The Clash / Bo Diddley / The Undertones on Sep 14, 1979 [527-small]

The Clash / Bo Diddley / The Undertones
Sep 14, 1979
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Bo Diddley had?

Bo Diddley has had 288 concerts.

What genre is Bo Diddley?

Bo Diddley is most often considered to be Rock, Soul, Blues, Blues Rock, R&B, Funk, Rock And Roll, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Electric Blues, Rhythm And Blues, Traditional Blues, Acoustic Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Chicago Blues, and New Orleans Funk.

When was the last Bo Diddley concert?

The last Bo Diddley concert was on May 12, 2007 at Horseshoe Council Bluffs / Whiskey Roadhouse in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States.

What setlist does Bo Diddley play live?

The songs that Bo Diddley performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 12, 2006 concert at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States:

  1. Can I Walk You Home
  2. Road Runner
  3. Mona / Hey Bo Diddley
  4. Who Do You Love?

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