Imagine stepping back in time, where rhythm and blues dominated the streets of McComb, Mississippi. This is the story of the Mississippi Blues Trail - Bo Diddley marker, located at 101 Main St, McComb, MS 39648. Here, we pay homage to Ellas Bates McDaniel, better known as Bo Diddley, who was born near Magnolia, south of McComb, on December 30th, 1928. Bo Diddley is celebrated as one of the founding fathers of rock n roll.

As you stand at this historic location, visualize Summit Street bustling with life. This was once a thriving African American business district during the era of segregation. The air was filled with the sounds of blues, jazz, and rhythm & blues, as McComb became a hotbed of musical activity.

McComb sits in the heart of Pike Countys lush rolling landscape, close to the Louisiana state line. This marker is part of the Mississippi Blues Trail series, which aims to preserve significant locations related to blues music across the state. As you listen to this audio tour, let your imagination take you back to a time when music was an integral part of McCombs cultural fabric, and Bo Diddley played his pivotal role in shaping the future of rock n roll.