Blues Musician. A legendary guitarist and vocalist, he is best known for such hits as "I'm a Man", "Who Do You Love?" and "Pretty Thing." He was born Ellas Bates McDaniel in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Chicago. In 1955, he signed with Checkers Records and had hits with "Mona," "Say Man," "Before You Accuse Me," and "Road Runner." Many artists including The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds and The Doors covered his songs. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. He died from heart failure. His father was Eugene Bates Jr. and mother was Ethel Wilson. He was adopted by his mother's cousin Gussie McDaniels and her husband Robert McDaniels.
Blues Musician. A legendary guitarist and vocalist, he is best known for such hits as "I'm a Man", "Who Do You Love?" and "Pretty Thing." He was born Ellas Bates McDaniel in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Chicago. In 1955, he signed with Checkers Records and had hits with "Mona," "Say Man," "Before You Accuse Me," and "Road Runner." Many artists including The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds and The Doors covered his songs. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. He died from heart failure. His father was Eugene Bates Jr. and mother was Ethel Wilson. He was adopted by his mother's cousin Gussie McDaniels and her husband Robert McDaniels.
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"I'm a Man"
"Wow, I'm Going to Heaven"
-Elias McDaniel
Blessed † Loved † Missed
A man who lived an abundant life, and left a fruitful legacy.
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