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person_profile-Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley Died at age: 79

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Bo Diddley

Date of Birth:

Dec 30, 1928

Country of birth:

USA

Died:

Jun 02, 2008

Biography of

Bo Diddley

    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.

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Bo Diddley

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Filmography of

Bo Diddley

Found 24 Movies in total

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Self (archive footage) ( Actor )

... 2024

... 2003

Godfathers and Sons

Himself ( Actor )

... 2003

... 2003

Blues Brothers 2000

The Louisiana Gator Boys ( Actor )

... 1998

... 1995

Rockula

Axman ( Actor )

... 1990

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

Legendary Guitarist ( Actor )

... 1989

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Bo Diddley ( Actor )

... 1989

Live Aid

Self ( Actor )

... 1985

Trading Places

Pawnbroker ( Actor )

... 1983

... 1980

Let the Good Times Roll

Himself ( Actor )

... 1973

... 1973

Crush Proof

Bo Diddley ( Actor )

... 1972

Sweet Toronto

Self ( Actor )

... 1971

The Big T.N.T. Show

Self ( Actor )

... 1965