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.
Filmography
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Rolling With the Blues
2007
as Self (archive footage)
- No poster
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
2006
as self
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
as Self (archive footage)
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
2003
as Self
Godfathers and Sons
2003
as Self (archival)
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
2003
as Self
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
2001
as Himself
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995
as Self
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995
as Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
1995
as Self
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993
as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1991
as Himself
Rockula
1990
as Axman
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
as Legendary Guitarist
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
as Bo Diddley
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
as Self
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
1985
as Self
Live Aid
1985
as Self
Trading Places
1983
as Pawnbroker
This Is America Part 2
1980
as Self
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977