Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley

1928-12-30 – 2008-06-02 (age 79) McComb, Mississippi, USA
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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.

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Known For

Trading Places
Trading Places

1983

as Pawnbroker

Sweet Toronto
Sweet Toronto

1971

as Self

Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000

1998

as The Louisiana Gator Boys

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

2004

as Self (archive footage)

Live Aid
Live Aid

1985

as Self

Crush Proof
Crush Proof

1972

as Bo Diddley

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993

as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

2023

as Self (archive footage)

Godfathers and Sons
Godfathers and Sons

2003

as Self (archival)

Let the Good Times Roll
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

1989

as Bo Diddley

This Is America Part 2
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

1989

as Legendary Guitarist

Rockula
Rockula

1990

as Axman

Rolling With the Blues
Rolling With the Blues

2007

as Self (archive footage)

The Big T.N.T. Show