Bo Diddley, born Ellas Otha Bates McDaniel, was a pioneering American musician and songwriter who played a significant role in shaping the sound of rock and roll in the 1950s and beyond. Known for his ...

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 And other thoughts on the art of improvisation.

Bo Diddley performing in 1970. Photo by Getty Images. Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired ...

Bob Dylan debuted a cover from rock ‘n’ roll legend Bo Diddley on Friday. Dylan unveiled Diddley’s 1962 single “I Can Tell” during his performance at the traveling Outlaw Music Festival stop at ...

Bo Diddley's passing on June 2, 2008 ended one of the most influential careers in pop music history, a 54-year run during which the man born Ellas Otha Bates earned the rightful title of the… By Gary ...