Bo Diddley
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...
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...
Known For
Trading Places
as Pawnbroker
Blues Brothers 2000
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
as Legendary Guitarist
Cast Credits
Rolling With the Blues
as Self (archive footage)
Blues Brothers 2000
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Rockula
as Axman
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
as Legendary Guitarist
Trading Places
as Pawnbroker
Crush Proof
as Bo Diddley