"Bo Diddley" (song)

"Bo Diddley" is a pioneering rock and roll song by artist Bo Diddley, released in 1955. It features a distinctive, rhythmic pattern known as the "Bo Diddley beat," characterized by a syncopated, cross-rhythmic pattern that influenced later music genres. The song's repetitive guitar and percussion create an infectious groove, emphasizing rhythm over melody. Its innovative structure and style helped shape early rock music and introduced a new rhythmic approach, making it a landmark recording in popular music history.