Today is the birthday of Ellas McDaniel, better known as Bo Diddley (1928-2008). While not usually placed in the pantheon of influential 50s rockers that includes Elvis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Little Richard, he most assuredly belongs there. His shadow is long, and falls in many directions. The songs that he wrote have been [...]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:40AM on December 30, 2012