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 rhythms and hard-edged guitar sound on a wide-ranging catalog of songs.

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Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

Self (archive footage)

Blues Brothers 2000

The Louisiana Gator Boys

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

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Sweet Toronto

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Rockula

Axman

The Big T.N.T. Show

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Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

Himself

Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street

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The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

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Bo Diddley's Back in Town

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Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988

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Let the Good Times Roll

Himself

Dick Clark's Good Old Days

Unknown

Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me

Himself

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

Legendary Guitarist

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Bo Diddley

A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live

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Bluesy Entertainment: Live

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This Is America Part 2

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30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley

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Godfathers and Sons

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Live Aid

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Crush Proof

Bo Diddley

The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut

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The London Rock and Roll Show

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Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam

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Trading Places

Pawnbroker

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

Self (archive footage)

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Self (archive footage)

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Self(segment "Monster in the Mirror")