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Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley

Actor · Born 1928-12-30 · 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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Trading Places (1983) — Pawnbroker
  2. Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) — The Louisiana Gator Boys
  3. According to Jim (2001) — Bo Diddley
  4. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
  5. Live Aid (1985) — Self
  6. Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989) — Legendary Guitarist
  7. Rockula (1990) — Axman
  8. So Weird (1999) — Frank - Special Guest Star
  9. Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987) — Self
  10. Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) — Self (archive footage)
  11. This Is America Part 2 (1980) — Self
  12. Donny & Marie (1976) — Self
  13. Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World (2023) — Self (archive footage)
  14. Let the Good Times Roll (1973) — Himself
  15. Crush Proof (1972) — Bo Diddley
  16. The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge (1995) — Self
  17. Shindig! (1964) — Self - Singer
  18. Sweet Toronto (1971) — Self
  19. Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993) — Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
  20. Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me (2001) — Himself
  21. The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut (1995) — Self
  22. The Big T.N.T. Show (1965) — Self
  23. Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989) — Bo Diddley
  24. Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004) — Self (archive footage)
  25. Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night (1991) — Himself
  26. Bo Diddley's Back in Town (1972) — Self
  27. Dick Clark's Good Old Days (1977)
  28. Godfathers and Sons (2003) — Self (archival)
  29. The London Rock and Roll Show (1973) — Self
  30. Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam (1985) — Self
  31. Rollin' On The River (1971)
  32. Geld oder Liebe (1989) — Self
  33. Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street (2006) — self
  34. Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988 — Self
  35. A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live (2003) — Self
  36. Bluesy Entertainment: Live (2003) — Self
  37. 30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley (1995) — Self
  38. Rolling With the Blues (2007) — Self (archive footage)