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.
Filmography
all 41
self 35
Movies 33
TV Shows 8
Self (archive footage)
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World (2024)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004)
Movie
Bo Diddley
According to Jim (2001)
TV
6
Frank - Special Guest Star
So Weird (1999)
TV
The Louisiana Gator Boys
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Movie
1
Axman
Rockula (1990)
Movie
Legendary Guitarist
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)
Movie
Bo Diddley
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989)
Movie
Pawnbroker
Trading Places (1983)
Movie
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Bo Diddley
Crush Proof (1972)
Movie
Self - Singer
Shindig! (1964)
TV
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1928-12-30
Deathday
2008-06-02 (79 years old)
Birth Name
Ellas Otha Bates
Birth Place
Magnolia, United States
Citizenships
United States of America
Also Known As
Elias Otha Bates, The Originator
Awards
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Honorary doctorate of the University of Florida, Florida Artists Hall of Fame
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