Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley, born Elias Otha Bates, was an original and influential American rock & roll singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was known as "The Originator" because of the key role in the transition from blues music to rock & roll, influencing a host of legendary acts including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones to name a few. He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs.
Known for
ActingBirthday
December 30, 1928Deathday
June 2, 2008Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
27Place of birth
McComb, Mississippi, USAAlso known as
Elias Otha Bates, The Originator
Cast credits
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley
Rockula
Axman
The Big T.N.T. Show
Self
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Himself
This Is America Part 2
Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Self
Godfathers and Sons
Himself
Live Aid
Self
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
The London Rock and Roll Show
Performer
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
Sweet Toronto
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