Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley

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Born 1928-12-30 Died 2008-06-02 McComb, Mississippi, USA 38 credits Florida Artists Hall of Fame 1 Honorary doctorate of the University of Florida 1 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 1 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1

Awards

Won 1 Florida Artists Hall of Fame Award

Florida Artists Hall of Fame 1 won

  • — Florida Artists Hall of Fame Won

Honorary doctorate of the University of Florida 1 won

  • — Honorary doctorate of the University of Florida Won

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 1 won

  • 1998 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Won

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1 won

  • 1987 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Won

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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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Filmography
Acting 36 credits
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · ★ 7.5 · Self
According to Jim
According to Jim
2001 · ★ 6.5 · Bo Diddley
Trading Places
Trading Places
1983 · ★ 7.2 · Pawnbroker
So Weird
So Weird
1999 · Frank - Special Guest Star
Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
1976 · Self
Shindig!
Shindig!
1964 · Self - Singer
Sweet Toronto
Sweet Toronto
1971 · Self
Geld oder Liebe
Geld oder Liebe
1989 · Self
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
1998 · ★ 5.3 · The Louisiana Gator Boys
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993 · Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Live Aid
Live Aid
1985 · ★ 7.9 · Self
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023 · Self (archive footage)
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004 · Self (archive footage)
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
1985 · Self
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1989 · Legendary Guitarist
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023 · Self (archive footage)
Crush Proof
Crush Proof
1972 · Bo Diddley
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995 · Self
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995 · Self
Rockula
Rockula
1990 · Axman
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989 · Bo Diddley
Godfathers and Sons
Godfathers and Sons
2003 · Self (archival)
The London Rock and Roll Show
The London Rock and Roll Show
1973 · Self
This Is America Part 2
This Is America Part 2
1980 · Self
Rolling With the Blues
Rolling With the Blues
2007 · Self (archive footage)
Let the Good Times Roll
Let the Good Times Roll
1973 · Himself
The Big T.N.T. Show
The Big T.N.T. Show
1965 · Self
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
2006 · self
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
2003 · Self
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1991 · Himself
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
1972 · Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
2003 · Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
1995 · Self
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
2001 · Himself
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
· Self
Other credits 2 credits
Rollin' On The River
Rollin' On The River
1971
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
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