Bo Diddley : His Best (The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection)

 Ellas Bates McDaniel

 (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), 

known professionally as

 Bo Diddley, 

was an American

 guitarist and singer

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.

In recognition of

 his achievements, 

he was inducted into

 the Rock and Roll 

Hall of Fame

 in 1987,

 the Blues 

Hall of Fame

 in 2003,

 and the 

Rhythm and Blues 

Music Hall of Fame

 in 2017. 

He received a 

Lifetime Achievement Award

 from the Rhythm

 and Blues Foundation 

and the Grammy 

Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Diddley is also recognized

 for his technical innovations, 

including his use of

 tremolo and reverb 

effects to enhance 

the sound 

of his distinctive

 rectangular guitars.

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