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Who sang Bo Diddley?

Release date: 1/4/1955

Duration: 02:29

Producer(s): Leonard Chess

Bo Diddley released the song Bo Diddley. Date of release: 1/4/1955.

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It's a song about a man who loves his wife and would do anything for her, even kill a bear.

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Bo Diddley - Short Biography

- Bo Diddley was a famous American guitarist, who helped bridge the gap between blues and rock and roll.
- He influenced many leading artists, such as Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Animals, George Thorogood and The Clash.
- He is known professionally as Bo Diddley.
- His real name was Ellas McDaniel.
- He was a major influence in the transition from blues to rock and roll.

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Bo Diddley is an American rock and roll song written and composed by Bo Diddley. It was first recorded in 1955 and released as a single in March 1955. The song was a big hit, reaching #4 on the Billboard R and B Chart and #28 on the Billboard Hot 100. Bo Diddley became a rock and roll standard and has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen.

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