Bo Diddley
Actor
- Born
- December 30, 1928
- Died
- June 2, 2008 (age 79)
- From
- 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…
Filmography (31)
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World (2023)Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023)Self (archive footage)
Rolling With the Blues (2007)Self (archive footage)- Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell StreetCheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street (2006)self
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody (2004)Self (archive footage)
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live (2003)Self
Godfathers and Sons (2003)Self (archival)
Bluesy Entertainment: Live (2003)Self
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me (2001)Himself
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)The Louisiana Gator Boys
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge (1995)Self
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut (1995)Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley (1995)Self
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993)Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night (1991)Himself
Rockula (1990)Axman
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)Legendary Guitarist
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989)Bo Diddley
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)Self
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam (1985)Self
Live Aid (1985)Self
Trading Places (1983)Pawnbroker
This Is America Part 2 (1980)Self
Dick Clark's Good Old Days (1977)
Let the Good Times Roll (1973)Himself
The London Rock and Roll Show (1973)Self
Crush Proof (1972)Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley's Back in Town (1972)Self
Sweet Toronto (1971)Self
The Big T.N.T. Show (1965)Self