# Diddy Wah Diddy guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Diddy Wah Diddy by Bo Diddley (1956) starts at about 1:15. From the album Single. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Bo Diddley, 1956, from *Single*. Solo by *Bo Diddley*.

Chunky, distorted rhythm stabs and a loping beat give this early side a dirty, garage-ready guitar sound.

Diddy Wah Diddy by Bo Diddley is #14 in our ranking of the best Bo Diddley guitar solos. The solo is played by Bo Diddley and the song was released in 1956.

## In our lists

- [The Best Bo Diddley Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/bo-diddley-guitar-solos/) — #14

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Diddy Wah Diddy?

Bo Diddley played the solo on Bo Diddley's Diddy Wah Diddy (1956).

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