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diddley bow
(music) A one-stringed instrument (monochord) that consists of a wire string attached to something solid like the side of a house, and played with a piece of metal or glass, originating in the African American traditional music of Mississippi in the United States.
Bo Diddley
Influential rhythm and blues guitarist.
Bo Diddley beat
A rumba-like beat similar to hambone, somewhat resembling the "shave and a haircut" beat.
diddley bo
One-stringed homemade slide guitar.
Bo Diddley discography
The discography of American rock and roll musician Bo Diddley, includes 37 singles, 24 studio albums, 24 compilation albums, six live albums, and several EPs.
Go Bo Diddley
the second album by American rock and roll musician Bo Diddley, released in July 1959.
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