Acting
Bo Diddley
Born December 30, 1928 Died June 2, 2008 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.
Filmography
7.4
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023·Documentary
6.8
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023·Documentary
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Rolling With the Blues
2007·Music
6.5
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004·Music
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A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
2003·Music
7.5
Godfathers and Sons
2003·Documentary
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Bluesy Entertainment: Live
2003·Music
4.0
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
2001·Documentary
5.3
Blues Brothers 2000
1998·Action
8.6
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995·Music
7.3
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995·Music
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30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
1995·Music
7.0
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993·Family
6.0
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1991
4.9
Rockula
1990·Horror
6.6
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989·Drama
9.0
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989·Music
7.3
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987·Documentary
10.0
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
1985·Music
7.9
Live Aid
1985·Music
7.2
Trading Places
1983·Comedy
5.2
This Is America Part 2
1980·Documentary
7.0
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977·Music
6.4
Let the Good Times Roll
1973·Documentary