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Bo Diddley

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.

Known For

movie 7.2 Trading Places
Trading Places
1983
movie 5.3 Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
tv 6.5 According to Jim
According to Jim
2001
tv 7.6 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
movie 7.9 Live Aid
Live Aid
1985
movie 6.6 Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
movie 4.9 Rockula
Rockula
1990
tv 6.6 So Weird
So Weird
1999
movie 7.3 Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
movie 6.9 Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
tv 6.8 Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
1976
movie 5.2 This Is America Part 2
This Is America Part 2
1980
movie 7.4 Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
movie 5.0 Crush Proof
Crush Proof
1972
movie 6.4 Let the Good Times Roll
Let the Good Times Roll
1973
tv 6.4 Shindig!
Shindig!
1964
movie 8.6 The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995
movie 7.1 Sweet Toronto
Sweet Toronto
1971