Acting
Bo Diddley
Also Known As: Elias Otha Bates, The Originator
Birth Date
December 30, 1928
Death Date
June 2, 2008
(passed away at 79)
Place of Birth
McComb, Mississippi, USA
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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.
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TV Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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1962 • 1 episode
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TV Show
According to Jim
Bo Diddley
2001 • 1 episode
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Movie
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
1983
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Sweet Toronto
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1971
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TV Show
Shindig!
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1964 • 1 episode
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Donny & Marie
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1976 • 1 episode
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So Weird
Frank - Special Guest Star
1999 • 1 episode
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Geld oder Liebe
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1989 • 1 episode
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Movie
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998
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Movie
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
2004
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Movie
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Self
1985
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Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
2003
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Live Aid
Self
1985
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Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
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Crush Proof
Bo Diddley
1972
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Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
1973
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TV Show
Rollin' On The River
1971 • 1 episode
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Rolling With the Blues
Self (archive footage)
2007
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The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
1995
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The Big T.N.T. Show
Self
1965