Bo 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
THE BO DIDDLEY BEAT 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 Chess Records Leonard (Ind. 1987) and Phil Chess b. Warsaw, Poland