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
36 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
According to Jim
Trading Places
Donny & Marie
So Weird
Shindig!
Geld oder Liebe
Blues Brothers 2000
Rollin' On The River
Live Aid
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Rockula
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Sweet Toronto
The Big T.N.T. Show
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Crush Proof
This Is America Part 2
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
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