Portrait of Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Dec 30 1928
Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, USA

Death: Mon, Jun 02 2008
Bo Diddley is 79 years old
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Poster of Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Bo Diddley would have been no older than
79 in Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 28 2024
Poster of The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Bo Diddley would have been no older than
79 in The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 16 2018
Poster of Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
Bo Diddley was
78 in Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
as 'self'.
Sun, Dec 31 2006
Poster of Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Bo Diddley was
75 in Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
Bo Diddley was
74 in A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Oct 20 2003
Poster of Godfathers and Sons
Godfathers and Sons
Bo Diddley was
74 in Godfathers and Sons
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 02 2003
Poster of Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Bo Diddley was
74 in Bluesy Entertainment: Live
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 30 2003
Poster of Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
Bo Diddley was
72 in Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Nov 01 2001
Poster of Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
Bo Diddley was
69 in Blues Brothers 2000
as 'The Louisiana Gator Boys'.
Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Bo Diddley was
66 in The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 1995
Poster of 30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley was
66 in 30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Bo Diddley was
62 in Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 15 1991
Poster of Rockula
Rockula
Bo Diddley was
61 in Rockula
as 'Axman'.
Fri, Feb 23 1990
Poster of Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Bo Diddley was
60 in Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
as 'Legendary Guitarist'.
Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley was
60 in Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Bo Diddley'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Bo Diddley was
58 in Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 09 1987
Poster of Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Bo Diddley was
56 in Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
Fri, Oct 25 1985
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
Bo Diddley was
56 in Live Aid
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of Trading Places
Trading Places
Bo Diddley was
54 in Trading Places
as 'Pawnbroker'.
Tue, Jun 07 1983
Poster of This Is America Part 2
This Is America Part 2
Bo Diddley was
51 in This Is America Part 2
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 05 1980
Poster of Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Bo Diddley was
48 in Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Tue, Oct 11 1977
Poster of Let the Good Times Roll
Let the Good Times Roll
Bo Diddley was
44 in Let the Good Times Roll
as 'Himself'.
Fri, May 25 1973
Poster of The London Rock and Roll Show
The London Rock and Roll Show
Bo Diddley was
44 in The London Rock and Roll Show
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Crush Proof
Crush Proof
Bo Diddley was
43 in Crush Proof
as 'Bo Diddley'.
Sun, Jun 04 1972
Poster of Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Bo Diddley's Back in Town
Bo Diddley was
43 in Bo Diddley's Back in Town
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Sweet Toronto
Sweet Toronto
Bo Diddley was
42 in Sweet Toronto
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 22 1971
Poster of The Big T.N.T. Show
The Big T.N.T. Show
Bo Diddley was
36 in The Big T.N.T. Show
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
Bo Diddley will be
79+ in Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988
as 'Himself'.
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Poster of According to Jim
According to Jim
Bo Diddley was
72+ in According to Jim
as 'Bo Diddley'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2001
Poster of So Weird
So Weird
Bo Diddley was
70+ in So Weird
as 'Frank - Special Guest Star'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 18 1999
Poster of Geld oder Liebe
Geld oder Liebe
Bo Diddley was
60+ in Geld oder Liebe
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1989
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Bo Diddley was
47+ in Donny & Marie
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Rollin' On The River
Rollin' On The River
Bo Diddley was
42+ in Rollin' On The River
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 13 1971
Poster of Shindig!
Shindig!
Bo Diddley was
35+ in Shindig!
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Bo Diddley was
33+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962