Personal Info
Elias Otha Bates
The Originator
Bo Diddley
Acting
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
Movies
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
as Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
as Self (archive footage)
Rolling With the Blues
as Self (archive footage)
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
as self
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
as Self (archive footage)
Godfathers and Sons
as Self (archival)
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
as Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
as Self
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
as Himself
Blues Brothers 2000
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
TV Shows
According to Jim
as Bo Diddley · 1 ep.
So Weird
as Frank - Special Guest Star · 1 ep.
Geld oder Liebe
as Self · 1 ep.
Donny & Marie
as Self · 1 ep.
Rollin' On The River
1 ep.
Shindig!
as Self - Singer · 1 ep.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self · 1 ep.