Bo Diddley (musician)

Bo Diddley was an American Rock and Roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter who played a key role in the transition of Blues to Rock and Roll.

[edit] Relation To The Beatles

The Beatles performed his song Crackin' Up live from 1960 to 1961.
The Beatles performed his song Road Runner live from 1961 to 1962.
Ringo Starr saw Bo Diddley perform at the Odeon Cinema in Southend as part of a package tour with The Rolling Stones and The Everly Brothers.
During a Get Back session on January 3, 1969, The Beatles covered his song Crackin' Up. This performance is available on bootlegs.
The Beatles performed his song Road Runner at a Get Back session on January 22, 1969. This performance is availale on bootlegs.
The Beatles performed his song Bo Diddley twice during the Get Back sessions, once on January 7, 1969 and again on January 29. Both are available on bootlegs.

LEWISOHN M., 1992, The Complete Beatles Chronicle, Hamlyn -- Buy it on Amazon.com