How did rock pioneer Bo Diddley die?
Bo Diddley Bo Diddley performing live at the Long Beach Blues Festival, September 1, 1997 Background information Birth name Ellas Otha Bates Also known as Ellas McDaniel Born December 30, 1928 Origin Chicago Died June 2, 2008 (aged 79) Genre(s) Rock and roll, blues, rhythm and blues Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, musician Instrument(s) Vocals, guitar, violin, synthesizer, synthitar, electrical piano, piano, organ, percussion, drums Years active 1951 – 2008 Label(s) Checker Records, Chess Records, BoKay Productions, RCA Victor, MF Productions, Triple X Records, Atlantic Records/Code Blue Website tripod.com/~Originator_2 Death On Ma