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.
Bo Diddley has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Blues with 1 titles. Signature works include Trading Places, Ron Wood and Bo Diddley: Japan 1988, 30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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