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Bo Diddley
Born
30 December 1928
Died
2 June 2008
Place
McComb, Mississippi, USA
Acting

Bo Diddley

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.

As actor

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

2023 · Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

2023 · Self (archive footage)
Rolling With the Blues

Rolling With the Blues

2007 · Self (archive footage)

Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street

2006 · self
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

2004 · Self (archive footage)
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live

A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live

2003 · Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live

Bluesy Entertainment: Live

2003 · Self
Godfathers and Sons

Godfathers and Sons

2003 · Self (archival)
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me

Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me

2001 · Himself
Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

1998 · The Louisiana Gator Boys
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

1995 · Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley

30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley

1995 · Self
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut

The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut

1995 · Self
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993 · Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

1991 · Himself
Rockula

Rockula

1990 · Axman
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

1989 · Legendary Guitarist
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

1989 · Bo Diddley
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

1987 · Self
Live Aid

Live Aid

1985 · Self
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam

Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam

1985 · Self
Trading Places

Trading Places

1983 · Pawnbroker
This Is America Part 2

This Is America Part 2

1980 · Self
Dick Clark's Good Old Days

Dick Clark's Good Old Days

1977
Let the Good Times Roll

Let the Good Times Roll

1973 · Himself
The London Rock and Roll Show

The London Rock and Roll Show

1973 · Self
Bo Diddley's Back in Town

Bo Diddley's Back in Town

1972 · Self
Crush Proof

Crush Proof

1972 · Bo Diddley
Sweet Toronto

Sweet Toronto

1971 · Self
The Big T.N.T. Show

The Big T.N.T. Show

1965 · Self