Bo Diddley
Known for: Acting
Born: December 29, 1928 in McComb, Mississippi, USA - Died: June 1, 2008
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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Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
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Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
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Sweet Toronto
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Rockula
Axman
The Big T.N.T. Show
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Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
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Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
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The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
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Bo Diddley's Back in Town
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Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
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Let the Good Times Roll
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Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
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A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
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Bluesy Entertainment: Live
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This Is America Part 2
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30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
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Godfathers and Sons
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Live Aid
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Crush Proof
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The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
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