Musician Bo Diddley is born in McComb, Mississippi.
At a Glance
- Date
- 30 December 1928
- Location
- McComb, Mississippi
- Key people
- Bo Diddley
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
His signature rhythm and inventive guitar work helped shape rock and roll.
What It Means Now
The 'Bo Diddley beat' echoes across decades of popular music.
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