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.
Acted in 11
2000s
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1992
- 1990
Rockula
Axman
1980s
- 1989
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley
- 1983
1970s
- 1977
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Movie
- 1972
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley
- 1971
Rollin' On The River
TV
Appearances26
2020s
- 2023
2000s
- 2007
Rolling With the Blues
Self (archive footage)
- 2004
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Self
Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Self
- 2001
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Himself
1990s
- 1995
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Self
- 1993
- 1991
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
- 1985
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Self
Live Aid
Self
- 1980
This Is America Part 2
Self
1970s
- 1976
- 1973
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
The London Rock and Roll Show
Self
- 1972
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Self
- 1971
1960s
- 1965
The Big T.N.T. Show
Self
- 1964
- 1962
