Today In History Ellas Otha Bates better known as ‘Bo Diddley’ was born in McComb, Mississippi on this date December 30, 1928. Diddley was an original and influential American rock & roll singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was known as “The Originator” because of the key role in the transition from blues music to rock & roll, influencing a host of legendary acts including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones to name a few. Diddley introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Bo Diddley is also recognized for his technical innovations, including his use of tremolo and reverb effects to enhance the sound of his distinctive rectangular-shaped guitar. CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #cartermagazine #carter #bodiddley #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #staywoke #blacktwitter https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmyt3KtrlOh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
