Biografía y filmografía

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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Películas (32)

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Rolling With the Blues

Rolling With the Blues

2007 · Self (archive footage)

Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street

Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street

2006 · self

3-D Rocks

3-D Rocks

2005 · Self

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

2004 · Self (archive footage)

A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live

A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live

2003 · Self

Godfathers and Sons

Godfathers and Sons

2003 · Self (archival)

Bluesy Entertainment: Live

Bluesy Entertainment: Live

2003 · Self

Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me

Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me

2001 · Himself

Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

1998 · The Louisiana Gator Boys

The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

1995 · Self

The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut

The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut

1995 · Self

30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley

30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley

1995 · Self

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

1993 · Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

1991 · Himself

Rockula

Rockula

1990 · Axman

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

1989 · Legendary Guitarist

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

1989 · Bo Diddley

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

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

1987 · Self

Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam

Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam

1985 · Self

Live Aid

Live Aid

1985 · Self

Trading Places

Trading Places

1983 · Pawnbroker

This Is America Part 2

This Is America Part 2

1980 · Self

Dick Clark's Good Old Days

Dick Clark's Good Old Days

1977

Let the Good Times Roll

Let the Good Times Roll

1973 · Himself

The London Rock and Roll Show

The London Rock and Roll Show

1973 · Self

Crush Proof

Crush Proof

1972 · Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley's Back in Town

Bo Diddley's Back in Town

1972 · Self

Sweet Toronto

Sweet Toronto

1971 · Self

The Big T.N.T. Show

The Big T.N.T. Show

1965 · Self

Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988

Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988

· Self

Series (8)