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Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, George Thorogood, Syd Barrett, Tom Petty, and the Clash. His use of African rhythms and a signature beat, a simple five-accent hambone rhythm, is a cornerstone of hip hop, rock, and pop music.
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Press Release: Congressional Candidate to Host “Defending Democracy” Independence Day Concert at Bo Diddley Plaza - Gainesville Public Information Services
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Michiel "Bo Diddley" Gant Obituary (2026) - Jacksonville, FL - Funerals by T. S. Warden
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UF's Black Student Union hosts 36th annual Florida Invitational Step Show at Bo Diddley Plaza - The Independent Florida Alligator
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Chess Records Reissues Landmark Etta James and Chuck Berry on Vinyl, With Forthcoming Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters Releases
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Inaugural ‘The Great Pumpkin Bash’ on tap at Bo Diddley Plaza - Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville
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Bo Diddley Said The Beatles Weren’t ‘Really Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Like Elvis Presley
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