Bo Diddley
Known for
Acting
Born
December 30, 1928
Birthplace
McComb, Mississippi, USA
Died
June 2, 2008 (aged 79)
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.
Best known work
Trading Places
1983
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
According to Jim
2001
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Live Aid
1985
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
Rockula
1990
So Weird
1999
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023Filmography
TBA
2023
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the Worldas Self (archive footage)
2023
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivanas Self (archive footage)
2007
Rolling With the Bluesas Self (archive footage)
2006
2005
3-D Rocksas Self
2004
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybodyas Self (archive footage)
2003
2003
Godfathers and Sonsas Self (archival)
2003
Bluesy Entertainment: Liveas Self
2001
2001
1999
1998
Blues Brothers 2000as The Louisiana Gator Boys
1995
1995
1995
1993
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebrationas Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
1991
1990
Rockulaas Axman
1989
1989
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!as Legendary Guitarist
1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Rollas Bo Diddley
1987
1985