Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 30, 1928
Place of Birth:
McComb, Mississippi, USA
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.
Year | TV Show | Role |
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2001 | According to Jim | Bo Diddley |
1999 | So Weird | Frank - Special Guest Star |
1989 | Geld oder Liebe | Self |
1976 | Donny & Marie | Self |
1971 | Rollin' On The River | |
1964 | Shindig! | Self - Singer |
1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self |