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.

Known For

Trading Places

as Pawnbroker

Blues Brothers 2000

as The Louisiana Gator Boys

According to Jim

as Bo Diddley

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Live Aid

as Self

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

as Legendary Guitarist

Rockula

as Axman

Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

as Self

So Weird

as Frank - Special Guest Star

This Is America Part 2

as Self