Acting
Bo Diddley
Also Known As: Elias Otha Bates, The Originator
Birth Date
December 30, 1928
Death Date
June 2, 2008
(passed away at 79)
Place of Birth
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.
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962 • 1 episode
According to Jim
Bo Diddley
2001 • 1 episode
Shindig!
Self - Singer
1964 • 1 episode
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
1983
So Weird
Frank - Special Guest Star
1999 • 1 episode
Donny & Marie
Self
1976 • 1 episode
Geld oder Liebe
Self
1989 • 1 episode
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
1993
Sweet Toronto
Self
1971
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
2023
Rollin' On The River
1971 • 1 episode
Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
2003
Live Aid
Self
1985
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
2023
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
1987
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
1989
The Big T.N.T. Show
Self
1965
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
1995
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
2004