Diddley, Bo

Bo Diddley , born Otha Ellas Bates McDaniel, was raised by his mother’s cousin Gussie McDaniel, and moved to Chicago at an early age. Bo actually began his music career studying classical violin for twelve years and taught himself how to play a guitar, drums, and trombone. After hearing John Lee Hooker and his hit song “ Boogie Chillen ’” on the radio, Bo quickly turned to the blues as his favorite sound. Although he abandoned the violin, he incorporated his...