Bo Diddley
American guitarist (1928-2008) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 79
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.
Bo Diddley is read about 692 times a day, in 41 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 8 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 413 days, one point a day.
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Close ties
- Leonard Chess Produced Diddley Daddy, Bo Diddley and I'm a Man
Muddy Waters Duets: Super Blues (1967)
John Landis Directed Trading Places (1983)
Frank Oz Also in Trading Places and Blues Brothers 2000
Howlin' Wolf Duets: The Super Super Blues Band (1968)
Willie Dixon Produced The Super Super Blues Band (1968)
Little Walter Duets: Super Blues (1967)
Aaron Russo Produced Trading Places (1983)- Phil Chess Produced Who Do You Love? (1956)
Luca Bercovici Directed Rockula (1990)- Tom Davis Also in Trading Places and Blues Brothers 2000
- Ralph Bass Produced Super Blues (1967)
- François de Menil Directed Crush Proof (1972)
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About this person
He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, George Thorogood, Syd Barrett, Tom Petty, and the Clash.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2008 · aged 79
Where to find them
In the same film or series as Bo
Steve CropperAlso in Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night (1991)
Larry KingAlso in Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)
Eric BurdonAlso in Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me (2001)
Fats DominoAlso in Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989)
Chubby CheckerAlso in Let the Good Times Roll (1973)
Bill CobbsAlso in Trading Places (1983)