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

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Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

2023 ⭐ 7.4

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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

2023 ⭐ 6.1

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Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

2004 ⭐ 6.5

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Godfathers and Sons

2003 ⭐ 7.5

Career timeline

2023

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2023

⭐ 7.4

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Self (archive footage) · 2023

⭐ 6.1

2007

Rolling With the Blues

Self (archive footage) · 2007

2004

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

Self (archive footage) · 2004

⭐ 6.5

2003

A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live

Self · 2003

Godfathers and Sons Notable

Self (archival) · 2003

⭐ 7.5

Bluesy Entertainment: Live

Self · 2003

2001

Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me

Himself · 2001

⭐ 4.0

1998

Blues Brothers 2000

The Louisiana Gator Boys · 1998

⭐ 5.3

1995

The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge Notable

Self · 1995

⭐ 8.6

The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut Notable

Self · 1995

⭐ 7.3

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

Self · 1995

1993

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration Notable

Self (segment "Monster in the · 1993

⭐ 7.0

1991

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

Himself · 1991

⭐ 6.0

1990

Rockula

Axman · 1990

⭐ 4.9

1989

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

Legendary Guitarist · 1989

⭐ 6.6

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll Notable

Bo Diddley · 1989

⭐ 9.0

1987

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

Self · 1987

⭐ 7.3

1985

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

Self · 1985

⭐ 10.0

Live Aid Notable

Self · 1985

⭐ 7.9

1983

Trading Places Notable

Pawnbroker · 1983

⭐ 7.2

1980

This Is America Part 2

Self · 1980

⭐ 5.2

1977

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Notable

1977

⭐ 7.0

1973

Let the Good Times Roll

Himself · 1973

⭐ 6.4

The London Rock and Roll Show Notable

Self · 1973

⭐ 9.0

1972

Crush Proof

Bo Diddley · 1972

⭐ 5.0

Bo Diddley's Back in Town Notable

Self · 1972

⭐ 8.0

1971

Sweet Toronto Notable

Self · 1971

⭐ 7.1

1965

The Big T.N.T. Show Notable

Self · 1965

⭐ 8.5

Frequently appears with

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

Yoko Ono

Self (archive footage)

Eric Clapton

Self (archive footage)

Klaus Voormann

Self

Alan White

Self

Ed Sullivan

Self (archive footage)

Harry Belafonte

Self

Dionne Warwick

Self

Berry Gordy

Self

Jackie Jackson

Self

Full filmography

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Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

2023 ⭐ 7.4

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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

2023 ⭐ 6.1

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Rolling With the Blues

2007

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Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

2004 ⭐ 6.5

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A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live

2003

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Godfathers and Sons

2003 ⭐ 7.5

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Bluesy Entertainment: Live

2003

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Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me

2001 ⭐ 4.0

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Blues Brothers 2000

1998 ⭐ 5.3

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The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

1995 ⭐ 8.6

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The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut

1995 ⭐ 7.3

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

1995

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Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993 ⭐ 7.0

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Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

1991 ⭐ 6.0

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Rockula

1990 ⭐ 4.9

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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

1989 ⭐ 6.6

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Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

1989 ⭐ 9.0

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

1987 ⭐ 7.3

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

1985 ⭐ 10.0

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Live Aid

1985 ⭐ 7.9