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
May 08, 2005
Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Bo Diddley

Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine / Kenny Wayne Shepherd at House Of Blues

House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 27, 2005
Bo Diddley Javni zavod Sport Ljubljana - Hala Tivoli Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Apr 26, 2005
Bo Diddley Dom Sportova Zagreb Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia
Apr 24, 2005
Bo Diddley L'Olympia Paris, Île-de-France, France
Apr 18, 2005
Bo Diddley Vicar Street Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Mar 26, 2005
Bluesfest (Byron Bay, AUS)
"Bluesfest" (Byron Bay, AUS) / George Clinton And Parliament Funkadelic / John Lee Hooker jr. / Mason Rack / luka bloom / Ernest Ranglin / janis ian / Angelique Kidjo / Michael Jerome Browne / ¡Cubanismo! / Eric Bibb / Fred J. Eaglesmith / Anne McCue / The Martinez Brothers / Bo Diddley / Ian Moss / The Re-Mains / Solomon Burke / Guy Davis / John Butler (solo) / Old Man River / Ash Grunwald / chris whitley / Andy Cowan / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Roy Ayers Show all bands
Red Devil Park Byron Bay, South Australia, Australia
Mar 25, 2005
Bluesfest (Byron Bay, AUS)
"Bluesfest" (Byron Bay, AUS) / janis ian / John Lee Hooker jr. / The Vasco Era / Ash Grunwald / ¡Cubanismo! / Eric Bibb / Fruit / Anne McCue / Eran James / Violent Femmes / Los Mocosos / Ember Swift / Pete Cornelius & The DeVilles / G. Love & Special Sauce / Steve Arvey Band / The Frames / Wiley Reed / Mia Dyson / Jack Johnson / Fred J. Eaglesmith / Bo Diddley / Tex, Don & Charlie / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The Martinez Brothers Show all bands
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Red Devil Park Byron Bay, South Australia, Australia
Mar 24, 2005 –
Mar 28, 2005
Bluesfest
"Bluesfest" (Byron Bay, AUS) / R.E.M. / Jack Johnson / Dave Matthews Band / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Parliament-Funkadelic / George Thorogood / John Butler Trio / Angélique Kidjo / Sarah McLachlan / Violent Femmes / Solomon Burke / Kasey Chambers / Missy Higgins / The Cat Empire / Bebel Gilberto / The Waifs / The Wailers / Bo Diddley / Gomez / Cubanismo! / The Frames / Ernest Ranglin / Jimmy Barnes / The Whitlams / The Beautiful Girls / Roy Ayers / luka bloom / Bright Eyes / Janis Ian / Cake / Fred Eaglesmith / Eric Bibb / G Love and Special Sauce / John Lee Hooker jr. / Los Mocosos / Jeff Lang / Ian Moss / Ember Swift / Nessa Morgan / Joel Turner / Tex, Don & Charlie / Mia Dyson / chris whitley / Bomba / Guy Davis / Fruit / Lalah Hathaway / Rahsaan Patterson / Gibson All Star Band / eugene hideaway bridges / Anne McCue / Ash Grunwald / Eran James / Pilate / Steve Arvey / Butterfly Boucher / Pura Fe / George Higgs / Willie "Sonny" King / Albert White / Beverley "Guitar" Watkins / Michael Gerome Browne / Vassy / The Others / Wiley Reed / Andy Cowan / The Martinez Brothers / Monkey Boy / Vasco Era / By Pass / Pete Cornelius & The DeVilles / Jez / Slim Pickens / Odessa / Lisa Hunt Band / Mason Rack / Old Man River / The Re-Mains / Ngaiire / Jack Thorncraft / James T / Scarlett Affection / Soulman / That 1 Guy / Hat Fitz / Bambi Lee Savage / Tim Piper Show all bands
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Red Devil Park Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Feb 12, 2005
Bo Diddley B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Jan 21, 2005
Bo Diddley / Blues Cannibals House of Blues Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Jan 16, 2005
Bo Diddley Nugget Casino Resort Sparks, Nevada, United States
Dec 29, 2004
Bo Diddley / Reggie Watts The Showbox Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 14, 2004
Little Steven / Iggy & the Stooges / The Strokes / New York Dolls / The D4 / The Pretty Things / Bo Diddley / big star / nancy sinatra / The Raveonettes / The Pete Best Band / The Mooney Suzuki / The Romantics / The Forty-Fives / The Paybacks / Th...
Little Steven / Iggy & the Stooges / The Strokes / New York Dolls / The D4 / The Pretty Things / Bo Diddley / big star / nancy sinatra / The Raveonettes / The Pete Best Band / The Mooney Suzuki / The Romantics / The Forty-Fives / The Paybacks / The cynics Show all bands
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Randall's Island New York, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 14, 2004
Aug 02, 2004
Bo Diddley Jazz Cafe London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 01, 2004
Bo Diddley House of Blues Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jun 06, 2004
Crossroads Guitar Festival
Eric Clapton / Steve Vai / Sonny Landreth / Pat Metheny / John McLaughlin / Robert Cray Band / Jimmie Vaughan / Bo Diddley / Joe Walsh / Booker T / Vince Gill / Jerry Douglas / James Taylor / BB King / John Mayer / Buddy Guy / Santana / Jeff Beck / ZZ Top / Doyle Bramhall II / Billy Preston / Hubert Sumlin / David Johansen / Booker T & the MGs / David Hidalgo / Tilt-A-Whirl Show all bands
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Fair Park Dallas, Texas, United States
Jun 04, 2004 –
Jun 06, 2004
Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004
John Mayer / Eric Clapton / Santana / James Taylor / ZZ Top / Joe Walsh / Jeff Beck / Buddy Guy / Booker T. & The MG's / Vince Gill / B.B. King / Steve Vai / Pat Metheny / Jonny Lang / Robert Randolph & The Family Band / The Robert Cray Band / John McLaughlin / larry carlton / Jimmie Vaughan / J.J. Cale / Bo Diddley Show all bands
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Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004 Dallas, Texas, United States
Show Duplicates for Jun 04, 2004
May 13, 2004
Bo Diddley The Vogue Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Feb 12, 2004
Bo Diddley B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Jan 23, 2004
Bo Diddley / The Southland House of Blues Anaheim Anaheim, California, United States

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Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley on Jul 5, 1971 [182-small]

Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley
Jul 5, 1971
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley / Tower Of Power on Jul 5, 1971 [183-small]

Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley / Tower Of Power
Jul 5, 1971
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley / Tower Of Power on Jul 5, 1971 [272-small]

Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley / Tower Of Power
Jul 5, 1971
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley on Jul 5, 1971 [273-small]

Creedence Clearwater Revival / Bo Diddley
Jul 5, 1971
 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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North Sea Jazz Festival 1995
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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