Other Performers
Previously announced Grammy performers include Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, U2, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Kenny Chesney, Adele, Kid Rock, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Katy Perry, Kanye West, T.I., Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and a tribute to the Four Tops by Smokey Robinson, Ne-Yo and Jamie Foxx.
Bo Diddley Facts
- Genre: Blues, Rock n' Roll
- Full name: Ellas Otha Bates
- Born: December 30, 1928
- Died: June 2, 2008
- Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi
- Moved to Chicago when he was 7
- Nickname: "The Originator"
- Years active: 1951 - 2008
- Played a rhythmic pattern known as the "Bo Diddley beat"Rock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
- Inspired by John Lee HookerRock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
- Performed on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1955Rock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
- Was an inventorRock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
- Designed his signature "cigar box" guitar in 1958Rock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
- Also invented a tremolo effect pedal for his guitarRock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
- Opened for The Clash on a 1979 tourRock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
- Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987Rock Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley Tribute Grammy Performance Video
- This section will be updated as videos become available
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References
Fast Facts
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Fact:
Performed at the 51st Grammy Awards
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Location
Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
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Telecast
February 8, 2009 8PM EST on CBS
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Keith Urban is a two-time Grammy winner, this year he is nominated for Best Country Collaboration with VocalsCMT.com: Keith Urban Joins Grammy Show in Bo Diddley Tribute (January 5, 2009)
