Bo Diddley
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
According to Jim
Bo Diddley
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
So Weird
Frank - Special Guest Star
Shindig!
Self - Singer
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Self
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
Geld oder Liebe
Self
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
This Is America Part 2
Self
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
Sweet Toronto
Self
Live Aid
Self
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Rockula
Axman
Rollin' On The River
Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Himself
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Self
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Himself
The Big T.N.T. Show
Self
Sunday Best
Self (archive footage)
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
self
The London Rock and Roll Show
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Self
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Self
Donny & Marie
Self