Bo Diddley
Acting
Born: 1928-12-30 · 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.
🎬 Movies (20)
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
Self (archive footage)
Rolling With the Blues
2007
Self (archive footage)
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
2006
self
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
Self (archive footage)
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
2003
Self
Godfathers and Sons
2003
Self (archival)
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
2003
Self
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
2001
Himself
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
The Louisiana Gator Boys
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995
Self
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995
Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
1995
Self
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1991
Himself
Rockula
1990
Axman
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
Legendary Guitarist
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
Bo Diddley
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
Self
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
1985
Self
