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Bo Diddley

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An African American blues and rock and roll musician known for developing the distinctive Bo Diddley beat and influencing the development of rock and roll.

AP course connection

Topic 4.17: 4.17 The Evolution of African American Music: From Spirituals to Hip-Hop

Unit 4

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