Bo Diddley
Birthday: 1928-12-30 | Place of Birth: McComb, Mississippi, USABo 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.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2001
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
as Himself
1990
Rockula
as Axman
1987
1983
Trading Places
as Pawnbroker
