Bo Diddley

Born: 30th of December 1928

Died: 2nd of June 2008 (aged 79)

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.

Bo Diddley's Filmography

According to Jim

According to Jim

  •   TV Show
  • 2001
Bo Diddley
Trading Places

Trading Places

  •   Movie
  • 1983
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