Bo Diddley
Gender: Male
Birthday: 1928-12-30 - 2008-06-02
Place of Birth: McComb, Mississippi, USA
Also Known As: Elias Otha Bates, The Originator
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.
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Known For
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1992Later... with Jools Holland
2001According to Jim
1999So Weird
1976Donny & Marie
1964Shindig!
1989Geld oder Liebe
1983Trading Places
1998Blues Brothers 2000
1971Rollin' On The River
1993Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1985Live Aid
1989Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1987Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
2023Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
1989Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
2004