Bo Diddley
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
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
According to Jim
2001
So Weird
1999
Trading Places
1983
Shindig!
1964
Donny & Marie
1976
Geld oder Liebe
1989
Sweet Toronto
1971
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993
Live Aid
1985
Rollin' On The River
1971
Crush Proof
1972
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
1985
Godfathers and Sons
2003
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
The Big T.N.T. Show
1965
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
This Is America Part 2
1980
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995