79
Age
31
Movies
7
TV Shows
7.6
Rating
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.
79
Died at
31
Movies
7
TV Shows
7.6
Avg Rating
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.
Trading Places
1983
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.
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 30, 1928
Died
June 2, 2008
Birthplace
McComb, Mississippi, USA
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Trading Places
1983
Blues Brothers 2000
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Crush Proof
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This Is America Part 2
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Godfathers and Sons
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Bo Diddley's Back in Town
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Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
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The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
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The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
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Let the Good Times Roll
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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
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Live Aid
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Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
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Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
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Rockula
1990
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
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Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
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Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
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Sweet Toronto
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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
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