Bo Diddley
Known for ActingBorn 1928-12-30 — died 2008-06-02McComb, Mississippi, USA
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
Trading Places
1983 · as Pawnbroker
Blues Brothers 2000
1998 · as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Live Aid
1985 · as Self
Sweet Toronto
1971 · as Self
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023 · as Self (archive footage)
Crush Proof
1972 · as Bo Diddley
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004 · as Self (archive footage)
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993 · as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995 · as Self
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995 · as Self
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989 · as Legendary Guitarist
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989 · as Bo Diddley
This Is America Part 2
1980 · as Self
Rolling With the Blues
2007 · as Self (archive footage)
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987 · as Self
Godfathers and Sons
2003 · as Self (archival)
Rockula
1990 · as Axman