Bo Diddley
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.
Personal info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1928-12-30
Place of birth
McComb, Mississippi, USA
Images
Cast
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
5.28
Sweet Toronto
1971
5.80
Rockula
1990
4.80
The Big T.N.T. Show
1965
7.00
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
1972
0.00
Let the Good Times Roll
1973
6.10
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
0.00
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
9.00
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
2003
0.00
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
2003
0.00
This Is America Part 2
1980
4.75
Godfathers and Sons
2003
7.50
Live Aid
1985
7.89
Crush Proof
1972
4.00
The London Rock and Roll Show
1973
0.00
Trading Places
1983
7.22
