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Bo Diddley
Born · December 30, 1928
Died · June 2, 2008 (79 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: McComb, Mississippi, USA
Bio
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.
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
7.0
2024
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
7.0
2018
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
self
0.0
2006
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
6.5
2004
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Self
0.0
2003
Godfathers and Sons
Self
7.5
2003
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Self
0.0
2003
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Himself
3.0
2001
According to Jim
Bo Diddley · (1 episode)
6.5
2001
So Weird
Frank - Special Guest Star · (1 episode)
6.0
1999
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
5.3
1998
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
9.0
1995
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Self
0.0
1995
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
6.0
1991
Rockula
Axman
4.9
1990
Geld oder Liebe
Self · (1 episode)
0.0
1989
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
6.6
1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley
9.0
1989
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
7.2
1987
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
0.0
1985
Live Aid
Self
7.9
1985
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
7.2
1983
This Is America Part 2
Self
5.3
1980
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
0.0
1977
Donny & Marie
Self · (1 episode)
6.5
1976
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
6.1
1973
The London Rock and Roll Show
Self
0.0
1973
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley
4.8
1972
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Self
0.0
1972
Sweet Toronto
Self
5.8
1971
The Big T.N.T. Show
Self
7.0
1965
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Himself
0.0
Rollin' On The River
(1 episode)
0.0
1971
Shindig!
Self - Singer · (1 episode)
6.2
1964
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (1 episode)
7.4
1962