Bo Diddley
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
as Self (archive footage)
2004
Blues Brothers 2000
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
as Self
1987
Sweet Toronto
as Self
1971
Rockula
as Axman
1990
The Big T.N.T. Show
as Self
1965
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
as Himself
1991
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
as self
2006
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
as Self
1995
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
as Self
1972
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
as Self
TBA
Let the Good Times Roll
as Himself
1973
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
as Himself
2001
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
as Legendary Guitarist
1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as Bo Diddley
1989
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
as Self
2003
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
as Self
2003
This Is America Part 2
as Self
1980
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
as Self
1995
