Diddley

[ did-lee ]

noun

1. Bo [boh], Elias McDaniel, 1928–2008, U.S. rock-'n'-roll singer, guitarist, and composer.

Example Sentences

They even went on to enjoy commercial success in West Germany, where their cover version of Bo Diddley’s “Diddley Daddy” scored a top-five hit.

From Salon

He’s penned several children’s books and a novella called “The Legend of Diddley Squatt,” loosely inspired by the life of the late comedian Richard Pryor, who grew up in a brothel.

From Los Angeles Times

I had interviewed Henry and thought he was going to play Jack Diddley, but he refused.

From Los Angeles Times

Her neighbors held receptions for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and blues artist Bo Diddley.

From Washington Post

Soon Jim, at just 17, was off to England with the Everly Brothers for a tour that also included Little Richard and Bo Diddley.

From New York Times