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.
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- Born:
- Dec 30, 1928 In McComb, Mississippi, USA
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 12
- First Appeared:
- In the movie The Big T.N.T. Show 1965-12-22
- Latest Project:
- Movie Lennon or McCartney 2014-12-12
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Lennon or McCartney | Self (voice) (archive footage) | 2014-12-12 |
| Movie | Godfathers and Sons | Self | 2003-10-02 |
| Movie | Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me | Himself | 2001-11-01 |
| Movie | Blues Brothers 2000 | The Louisiana Gator Boys | 1998-02-05 |
| Movie | The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge | Self | 1995-12-05 |
| Movie | Rockula | Axman | 1990-02-23 |
| Movie | Legends of Rock 'n' Roll | Bo Diddley | 1989-01-01 |
| Movie | Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! | Legendary Guitarist | 1989-08-18 |
| Movie | Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll | Self | 1987-10-09 |
| Movie | Live Aid | Self | 1985-07-13 |
| Movie | This Is America Part 2 | Self | 1980-09-05 |
| Movie | The Big T.N.T. Show | Self | 1965-12-22 |