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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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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)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 2024

The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut

Bo Diddley would have been no older than 79 in The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 2018

Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street

Bo Diddley was 78 in Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street as 'self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 2006

Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

Bo Diddley was 75 in Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live

Bo Diddley was 74 in A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 2003

Godfathers and Sons

Bo Diddley was 74 in Godfathers and Sons as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 2003

Bluesy Entertainment: Live

Bo Diddley was 74 in Bluesy Entertainment: Live as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 30 2003

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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2001

Blues Brothers 2000

Bo Diddley was 69 in Blues Brothers 2000 as 'The Louisiana Gator Boys'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1998

The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

Bo Diddley was 66 in The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1995

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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1991

Rockula

Bo Diddley was 61 in Rockula as 'Axman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1990

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

Bo Diddley was 60 in Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! as 'Legendary Guitarist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1989

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Bo Diddley was 60 in Legends of Rock 'n' Roll as 'Bo Diddley'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

Bo Diddley was 58 in Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1987

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

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1985

Live Aid

Bo Diddley was 56 in Live Aid as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1985

Trading Places

Bo Diddley was 54 in Trading Places as 'Pawnbroker'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 1983

This Is America Part 2

Bo Diddley was 51 in This Is America Part 2 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1980

Dick Clark's Good Old Days

Bo Diddley was 48 in Dick Clark's Good Old Days

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 1977

Let the Good Times Roll

Bo Diddley was 44 in Let the Good Times Roll as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1973

The London Rock and Roll Show

Bo Diddley was 44 in The London Rock and Roll Show as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Crush Proof

Bo Diddley was 43 in Crush Proof as 'Bo Diddley'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1972

Bo Diddley's Back in Town

Bo Diddley was 43 in Bo Diddley's Back in Town as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972

Sweet Toronto

Bo Diddley was 42 in Sweet Toronto as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1971

The Big T.N.T. Show

Bo Diddley was 36 in The Big T.N.T. Show as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965

Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988

Bo Diddley will be 79+ in Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988 as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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According to Jim

Bo Diddley was 72+ in According to Jim as 'Bo Diddley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2001

So Weird

Bo Diddley was 70+ in So Weird as 'Frank - Special Guest Star'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 18 1999

Geld oder Liebe

Bo Diddley was 60+ in Geld oder Liebe as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1989

Donny & Marie

Bo Diddley was 47+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976

Rollin' On The River

Bo Diddley was 42+ in Rollin' On The River

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 13 1971

Shindig!

Bo Diddley was 35+ in Shindig! as 'Self - Singer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Bo Diddley was 33+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962