Bo Diddley
McComb, Mississippi, USA
Gender
Male
Birthday
1928-12-30
Popularity
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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.
Movie Credits
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
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1991
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
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1995
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
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1985
