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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.
He introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs.
Filmography
| 1999 | So Weird (TV Series) · as Frank - Special Guest Star |
| 1998 | Blues Brothers 2000 · as The Louisiana Gator Boys |
| 1990 | Rockula · as Axman |
| 1989 | Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! · as Legendary Guitarist |
| 1985 | |
| 1983 | Trading Places · as Pawnbroker |
| 1973 | The London Rock and Roll Show · as Performer |