Artist: Bo Diddley
Genre: Rock and Roll
Bo Diddley was an American rock and roll pioneer born Ellas McDaniel in 1928, known for his distinctive rhythmic style that became the 'Bo Diddley beat.' This syncopated rhythm, derived from African and Latin American traditions, became one of rock and roll's most influential patterns. Diddley's innovative guitar playing, rectangular guitars, and theatrical performances made him unique in early rock and roll. His songs 'Bo Diddley,' 'Who Do You Love?,' and 'I'm a Man' became rock standards. Despite his enormous influence, Diddley never achieved the same commercial success as some contemporaries. He passed away in 2008, recognized as one of rock and roll's founding fathers.
Bo Diddley vinyl records
14 Bo Diddley new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
BO DIDDLEY The Story Of Bo Diddley (1963 UK 4-track 7 mono EP with four-prong centre also featuring Little Girl Put The Shoes On Willie & Run Diddley Daddy front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only the lightest spot ofage wear & the vinyl is Excellent to Near Mint with few signs of play NEP44019)
£39.00 used
BO DIDDLEY Monkey Diddle (1964 UK 7 single with four prong centre also featuring Memphis Pye International logo die cut paper sleeve. The sleeve shows little wear & the vinyl is excellent with minimal play 7N.25235) Track Listing: Monkey Diddle Memphis
£17.00 used
BO DIDDLEY Off The Record (2014 Italian limited edition LP issue of his 1962 13-track album including You Cant Judge A Book By Looking At The Cover. The picture sleeve retains its opened shrinkwrap and the vinyl appears barely played RUM2011072) Track Listing: A1. I Can Tell A2. Mr. Krushchev A3. Diddling A4
£17.00 used
BO DIDDLEY Hey Good Lookin (1965 UK 7 single on the iconic black & gold Chess label with intact four-prong centre also including You Aint Bad [As You Claim To Be] Chess repro die-cut company sleeve. The vinyl is in superb Excellent condition with barely any play CRS8000)
£17.00 used