Bo DiddleyBo Diddley b.1928 (Ellas Otha Bates), Macomb, MS

•The Originator•moved to Chicago in 1935•recorded at Chess Records•brought the clave rhythm into rock and roll: the “Bo Diddley” beat•songwriter•known for his trademark cigar box guitars

Inducted 1987

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• clave rhythmic pattern

• foundation of many Afro-Cuban rhythms

• Czyz brothers emigrate to Chicago in 1928

• saw opportunity to record & bought Aristocrat Records in 1947

• became Chess Records in 1950

• Notable Chess Artists: Muddy Waters, Etta James, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley

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Leonard (Ind. 1987) and Phil Chess

b. Warsaw, Poland