Bo Diddley
Acting
Born 1928-12-30 · McComb, Mississippi, USA
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
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Jun 22, 2023
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Jun 11, 2023
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Nov 16, 2018
Rolling With the Blues
Feb 5, 2007
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Jan 1, 2004
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Oct 20, 2003
Godfathers and Sons
Oct 2, 2003
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Jun 30, 2003
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Nov 1, 2001
Blues Brothers 2000
Feb 6, 1998
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Dec 5, 1995
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Jan 1, 1995
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Oct 29, 1993
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Oct 15, 1991
Rockula
Feb 23, 1990
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Aug 18, 1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Jan 1, 1989
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Oct 9, 1987
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Oct 25, 1985
Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
Trading Places
Jun 7, 1983
This Is America Part 2
Sep 5, 1980
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Oct 11, 1977
Let the Good Times Roll
May 25, 1973
The London Rock and Roll Show
Jan 1, 1973
Crush Proof
Jun 4, 1972
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Jan 1, 1972
Sweet Toronto
Nov 22, 1971
The Big T.N.T. Show
Dec 22, 1965