Bo Diddley
Acting
Born 1928-12-30 · McComb, Mississippi, USA · Died 2008-06-02
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.
Acting
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
Rolling With the Blues
Self (archive footage)
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
self
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Self (archive footage)
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Self
Godfathers and Sons
Self (archival)
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Self
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Himself
According to Jim
Bo Diddley
So Weird
Frank - Special Guest Star
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Self
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
Rockula
Axman
Geld oder Liebe
Self
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Self
Live Aid
Self
Trading Places
Pawnbroker
This Is America Part 2
Self
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Donny & Marie
Self
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
The London Rock and Roll Show
Self