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.

Known For

Trading Places

Pawnbroker

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")

Blues Brothers 2000

The Louisiana Gator Boys

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Self (archive footage)

Live Aid

Self

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Self (archive footage)

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

Legendary Guitarist

Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

Self