Bo Diddley
Acting 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
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Blues Brothers 2000
1998
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Sweet Toronto
1971
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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
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Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
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The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995
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Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
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Rockula
1990
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Let the Good Times Roll
1973
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Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
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This Is America Part 2
1980
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⭐ 8.5
The Big T.N.T. Show
1965
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⭐ 9.0
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
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A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
2003
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
2001
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⭐ 6.0
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1991
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Bluesy Entertainment: Live
2003
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30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
1995
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Bo Diddley's Back in Town
1972