Bo Diddley
Known For
Acting
Born
1928-12-30 in McComb, Mississippi, USA
Died
2008-06-02
Biography
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.
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
According to Jim
as Bo Diddley
So Weird
as Frank - Special Guest Star
Trading Places
as Pawnbroker
Donny & Marie
as Self
Shindig!
as Self - Singer
Geld oder Liebe
as Self
Blues Brothers 2000
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Sweet Toronto
as Self
Crush Proof
as Bo Diddley
Live Aid
as Self
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
as Self (archive footage)
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
as Legendary Guitarist
Rollin' On The River
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as Bo Diddley
Rockula
as Axman
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
as Self
This Is America Part 2
as Self
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
as Self (archive footage)