Bo Diddley
ActingPersonal Info
gender
Male
birthday
December 30, 1928
died
June 2, 2008
place of birth
McComb, Mississippi, USA
also known as
Elias Otha Bates · The Originator
total credits
29 movies
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
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