
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.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962

According to Jim
TV • 2001

So Weird
TV • 1999

Donny & Marie
TV • 1976

Shindig!
TV • 1964

Trading Places
MOVIE • 1983

Geld oder Liebe
TV • 1989

Blues Brothers 2000
MOVIE • 1998

Rollin' On The River
TV • 1971

Live Aid
MOVIE • 1985

Crush Proof
MOVIE • 1972

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
MOVIE • 1993

Sweet Toronto
MOVIE • 1971

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
MOVIE • 1989

Godfathers and Sons
MOVIE • 2003

Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
MOVIE • 1985

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
MOVIE • 2023

Rockula
MOVIE • 1990