Bo Diddley
Born
December 30, 1928
Died
June 2, 2008 (79 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
McComb, 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
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
2023
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
2018
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
self
2006
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
2004
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Self
2003
Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
2003
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Self
2003
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Himself
2001
According to Jim
Bo Diddley · (1 episode)
2001
So Weird
Frank - Special Guest Star · (1 episode)
1999
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
1995
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Self
1995
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
1991
Rockula
Axman
1990
Geld oder Liebe
Self · (1 episode)
1989
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley
1989
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1987
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
1985
Live Aid
Self
1985
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
1983
This Is America Part 2
Self
1980
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
Donny & Marie
Self · (1 episode)
1976
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
1973
The London Rock and Roll Show
Self
1973
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley
1972
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Self
1972
Sweet Toronto
Self
1971
The Big T.N.T. Show
Self
1965
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Himself
Rollin' On The River
(1 episode)
1971
Shindig!
Self - Singer · (1 episode)
1964
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (1 episode)
1962