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Biography
Ellas Otha Bates, known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, George Thorogood, Syd Barrett, Tom Petty, and the Clash.
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Awards & recognition
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1998
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 1987
- Florida Artists Hall of Fame
- Honorary doctorate of the University of Florida
Filmography10 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
1962as Self
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
2023as Self (archive footage)
2023as Self (archive footage)
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987as Self
1987as Self
Trading Places
1983as Pawnbroker
1983as Pawnbroker
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
1993as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
So Weird
1999as Frank - Special Guest Star
1999as Frank - Special Guest Star
According to Jim
2001as Bo Diddley
2001as Bo Diddley
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2025as Self (archive footage)
2025as Self (archive footage)
Blues Brothers 2000
1998as The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Rockula
1990as Axman
1990as Axman