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Events on Sunday 30 December 1928 2
1928 – 2008Bo Diddley (1928-2008)Died 2 June 2008, aged 79American singer and guitarist whose rhythmic "Bo Diddley beat" became a foundational building block of rock and roll. He influenced generations of musicians from Buddy Holly to the Rolling Stones.
1928Bo Diddley born in McComb, MississippiEllas Otha BatesRaised in Chicago by his mother's cousin, taking the name McDaniel.