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Bo Diddley

Actor

Died June 2, 2008 (79 years)

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.

Filmography

2018
1999
So Weird (TV Series) · as Unknown
1998
Blues Brothers 2000 · as The Louisiana Gator Boys
1990
Rockula · as Axman
1989
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! · as Legendary Guitarist
1989
1987
1985
1983
Trading Places · as Pawnbroker
1975
Donny & Marie (TV Series) · as Unknown
1973

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