Bo Diddley's influence on rock 'n' roll is inestimable, writes Rolling Stone, from the off-kilter rhythmic thump of "Pretty Thing" to his revved-up take on singing the blues. His signature rollicking beat is mirrored by many popular artists, from Bruce Springsteen on Born To Run's "She's the One," to George Michael on "Faith."

Diddley born Ellas Bates McDaniel wasn't just another guitar-slinger in the mid-'50s; he was the spark that helped push the instrument from its blues roots straight into the heart of rock 'n' roll. His 1958 Chess Records LP, Bo Diddley, captures that seismic moment in real time. Drawn from a run of groundbreaking singles released between 1955 and 1958, the album plays like a blueprint for the next two decades of popular music.

What you get here is a string of genre-defining sides: the hypnotic shave-and-a-haircut thump of "Bo Diddley", the swaggering blues strut of "I'm a Man," the irresistible drive of "Diddley Daddy," and the razor-edged storytelling of "Who Do You Love?" Add in essentials like "Hey! Bo Diddley," "Before You Accuse Me," and "Bring It To Jerome," and it's clear why this LP has long been viewed as one of rock's foundational texts.

For collectors, this isn't just an early rock 'n' roll album, it's the source code. The signature beat, the raw guitar attack, the attitude that influenced everyone from Buddy Holly to the Rolling Stones - it all starts here. Bo Diddley remains a must-have for fans of blues, early rock, and any vinyl lover who wants the sound of a revolution beginning right in their hands.

Features

• Bo Diddley Bo Diddley
• Chess Records 75 Series from Chess Records and Acoustic Sounds!
• Debut album includes "I'm A Man," "Hey! Bo Diddley" and "Who Do You Love?"
• All-analog mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab
• 180-gram vinyl pressed at Quality Record Pressings
• Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time rated No. 455/500!