Actor
Bo Diddley
30 Dec 1928Born
2 Jun 2008Died
79Age at death
10Credits
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.
Known for
Trading PlacesPawnbroker7.2
Blues Brothers 2000The Louisiana Gator Boys5.3
According to JimBo Diddley6.5
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!Legendary Guitarist6.6
RockulaAxman4.9
So WeirdFrank - Special Guest Star6.8
Crush ProofBo Diddley
Legends of Rock 'n' RollBo Diddley
Dick Clark's Good Old DaysFilm
Rollin' On The RiverSeries
Filmography
- 2001According to JimSeries: Bo Diddley (1 episode)
- 1999So WeirdSeries: Frank - Special Guest Star (1 episode)
- 1998Blues Brothers 2000Film: The Louisiana Gator Boys
- 1990RockulaFilm: Axman
- 1989Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!Film: Legendary Guitarist
- 1989Legends of Rock 'n' RollFilm: Bo Diddley
- 1983Trading PlacesFilm: Pawnbroker
- 1977Dick Clark's Good Old DaysFilm
- 1972Crush ProofFilm: Bo Diddley
- 1971Rollin' On The RiverSeries (1 episode)
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