Bo Diddley
Born: 1928-12-30
From: McComb, Mississippi, USA
About: 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.
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
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Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
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Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
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Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
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Show InfoCheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street
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The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me
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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Legendary Guitarist
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A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
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30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
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The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
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Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
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Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
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Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
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