Also Known As: Elias Otha Bates, The Originator
Bo Diddley
📍Born in McComb, Mississippi, USA
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
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
as Self (archive footage)
Blues Brothers 2000
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
as Self
Sweet Toronto
as Self
Rockula
as Axman
The Big T.N.T. Show
as Self
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
as Himself
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
as self
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
as Self
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
as Self
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
as Self
Let the Good Times Roll
as Himself
📌 Quick Info
Born
December 30, 1928
Place of Birth
McComb, Mississippi, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
0.5
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
38
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
31
Movies
7
TV Shows