Bo Diddley The Singles Collection: 40 Original Recordings (2-CD)

All of Bo Diddley s singles from his defining years, 1955-1962, at Chess records subsidiary Checker. Known as The Originator , Bo s instantly recognisable sound and beat cast it s influence on countless Rock N Roll artists from the likes of Buddy Holly, Elvis and The Stones as well as being claimed by a new generation of rappers and hip-hop musicians. A true one-off who played an often under-estimated role in modern music.