What genre did Bo Diddley help transition?
Blues to rock and roll
Jazz to pop
Country to blues
Classical to rock
Answer
Blues to rock and roll: Bo Diddley's innovative guitar style and rhythmic patterns played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between blues and rock and roll. His signature "Bo Diddley beat," characterized by a syncopated rhythm and accented offbeat, became a defining element of early rock and roll music, influencing countless artists and shaping the sound of the genre.
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