Recognized as one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, Bo Diddley was a talented singer-songwriter and musician whose career started in the mid-1940s. Diddley played a number of instruments ranging from the violin to the drums, but he is probably best known for his trademark instrument: his rectangular guitar. Using this smaller, less restrictive guitar, he could more easily move around the stage as he performed, anticipating the stage antics of later rock musicians. In addition to contributing to the music industry as a songwriter and a performer, Bo Diddley set up one of the first home recording studios and was one of the first American male musicians to include women in his band.
The author's main point is that Bo Diddley:
- Played a rectangular-shaped guitar
- Is a legendary musician
- Built his own recording studio
- Was not respected during his life