Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1928-12-30
Day of Death
2008-06-02
Place of Birth
McComb, Mississippi, USA
Bo Diddley
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 (30)
⭐ 7.4
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
⭐ 6.1
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
⭐ 0
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Rolling With the Blues
2007No Image
⭐ 0
Role:
self
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
2006
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
2003
⭐ 7.5
Role:
Self (archival)
Godfathers and Sons
2003
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
2003
⭐ 4.0
Role:
Himself
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
2001
⭐ 5.3
Role:
The Louisiana Gator Boys
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
⭐ 8.6
Role:
Self
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995
⭐ 7.3
Role:
Self
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
1995
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Himself
