Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley is considered one of the founders of rock music (he is called "The Originator"). He is the recipient of the Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement (1998) and one of the twenty greatest musicians in rock and roll history (according to Rolling Stone magazine ). In 2005, Bo Diddley celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of his musical career with tours across Australia and Europe. In May 2007, the musician suffered a stroke on stage right during the concert, after which he lost the ability to speak; On June 2, 2008, Bo Diddley died in a hospital in Archer , Florida as a result of a heart attack ^[5] .

The most characteristic feature of Bo Diddley’s music was the so-called “Bo Diddley beat” discovered by him; this unusual battle at the junction of rhythm and blues and African music significantly influenced the formation of rock and roll, and was used later in such famous songs as “ Not Fade Away ” by Buddy Holly , “ 1969 ” by The Stooges , “ How Soon Is Now? " The Smiths ," Dice Man " The Fall .

In addition, Bo Diddley is famous for his unusually energetic, furious manner of playing. Keith Richards spoke of Beau Didley's style like this:

Speeches Bo Diddley - my universities. Each set in those days lasted about twenty minutes, but if at least two strings remained on Bo's guitar after his concert, it was a miracle. ^[6]

There are many cover versions of Bo Diddley’s songs - especially some of the most popular singles of the 1950s.

A number of British invasion bands performed Bo Diddley's songs. The Rolling Stones performed “Mona” (titled “I Need You Baby (Mona)” on their debut album. This song was also recorded by The Troggs . The Who recorded on their debut album “I'm A Man.” They also re-sang The Yardbirds . The Animals performed “The Story Of Bo Diddley.” The Pretty Things got their name from Bo Diddley’s song “Pretty Thing,” which they recorded on their debut album. The Beatles performed “Bo Diddley” during sessions of Let It Be ”(In addition, the mocking performance of“ I'm a Man ”by John Lennon was preserved.) In 1988, Paul McCartney ’s album“ Back to the USSR ”appeared a cover version of“ C rackin 'Up. "

Blues and rock artists George Thorogood and Juicy Lucy performed "Who Do You Love." Rock and roll artist Ronnie Hawkins performed "Who Do You Love", "Bo Diddley", "Hey Bo Diddley"; The Shadows recorded "Bo Diddley."

The influence of Bo Diddley's guitar style on garage rock entailed a considerable number of cover versions of his songs by garage groups. “I'm A Man” performed by The Sonics , MC5 , The Sound Effect, Baker Street Irregulars, Black Strobe, The Stooges , “Pretty Thing” - Stovepipe No. 4, “Who Do You Love” - Preachers, The Misunderstood , “Bo Diddley "- Barbarians . Bo Diddley’s songs were later performed by proto-punk and punk musicians - for example, “Pills” was played by New York Dolls and The Lurkers , “I'm a Man” - the pub-rock band The Count Bishops .

A number of cover versions of Bo Diddy's songs were recorded by psychedelic bands. The Quicksilver Messenger Service recorded a cover version of “Who Do You Love,” which they also enjoyed playing at The Doors . “Bo Diddley” was performed by The Animals and Janice Joplin , and later by the Kraut rock band Guru Guru .

One of Bo Diddley's most frequently performed songs is Road Runner. Her versions were recorded by The Pretty Things , Humble Pie , Aerosmith , garage groups Phantoms, Arons, Shanes, at concerts she was performed by The Who . In honor of this song, the garage group The Road Runners was named.

Other well-known cover versions include “Before You Accuse Me” by Eric Clapton , Creedence Clearwater Revival , 13th Floor Elevators , “Who Do You Love” by The Jesus and Mary Chain , Patti Smith and the Latin rock band Los Lobos . Muddy Waters' song "Mannish Boy" is a rework of "I'm A Man."

Guitarist David Lindley recorded the song “Pay Bo Diddley”. The psychedelic group Fate recorded a song with elements of Bo Diddley's style, Tribute to the Bo. Jesus and Mary Chain recorded the song “Bo Diddley Is Jesus” in 1987. Elliott Murphy recorded a song using the Beau Diddley beat titled “Bilbao Bo Diddley”.

• Bo Diddley (1958)
• Go Bo Diddley (1959)
• Have Guitar-Will Travel (1960)
• Bo Diddley In The Spotlight (1960)
• Bo Diddley Is A Gunslinger (1960)
• Bo Diddley Is A Lover (1961)
• Bo Diddley's A Twister (1962)
• Bo Diddley Deagles (1962)
• Bo Diddley & Company (1962)
• Surfin 'with Bo Diddley (1963)
• Bo Diddley's Beach Party (1964)
• Bo Diddley's 16 All-Time Greatest Hits (1964)
• Two Great Guitars (with Chuck Berry ) (1964)
• Hey Good Lookin ' (1965)
• 500% More Man (1965)
• The Originator (1966)
• Super Blues (with Muddy Waters and Little Walter ) (1967)
• Super Super Blues Band (with Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolfe ) (1967)
• The Black Gladiator (1970)
• Another Dimension (1971)
• Where It All Began (1972)
• Got My Own Bag of Tricks (1972)
• The London Bo Diddley Sessions (1973)
• Big Bad Bo (1974)
• 20th Anniversary of Rock & Roll (1976)
• I'm A Man (1977)
• Ain't It Good To Be Free (1983)
• Bo Diddley & Co - Live (1985)
• Hey ... Bo Diddley in Concert (1986)
• Breakin 'Through The BS (1989)
• Living Legend (1989)
• Rare & Well Done (1991)
• Live At The Ritz (with Ronnie Wood ) (1992)
• This Should Not Be (1993)
• Promises (1994)
• A Man Amongst Men (1996)
• Moochas Gracias (with Anna Moo) (2002)
• Dick's Picks # 30 (2003) (1972 session of 5 songs from The Grateful Dead )
• Bo's The Man! - Live On Tour (2007) (re-release of the 1980 concert)

• Bo Diddley - The Official Bo Diddley Website