Bo Diddley — how the guitarist made an African rhythm a rock’n’roll staple

His self-titled 1955 hit channelled a traditional beat that went on to be used by stars such as Buddy Holly and Rihanna ...
American Songwriter

4 Songs You Didn’t Know Bo Diddley Wrote for Other Artists

To assign a number to Bo Diddley would be impossible. The guitar great’s influence on rock and roll, blues, and R&B is immeasurable and can still be pinpointed in some of today’s biggest hits. His ...
The New York Times

Bo Diddley

It was the biggest disaster in the history of the music business — and almost nobody knew. This is the story of the 2008 Universal fire. By Jody Rosen The 41st president took the stage alongside blues ...