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.
He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs.
Known for
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Godfathers and Sons
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
According to Jim
So Weird
Blues Brothers 2000
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Rockula
Geld oder Liebe
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Live Aid
Trading Places
This Is America Part 2
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Donny & Marie
Let the Good Times Roll
The London Rock and Roll Show
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Sweet Toronto
Rollin' On The River
The Big T.N.T. Show
Shindig!
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson