Bo Diddley

Overview

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Birthday
Dec 30, 1928 (96 years old)
Death date
Jun 02, 2008

Bo Diddley

Known For

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
1h 20m
Movie 2024

Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Little Richard, The Doors, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, and other legendary musicians performed at the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival. This behind-the-scenes look at “the second most important event in rock and roll history” culminates in John Lennon’s first public performance with The Plastic Ono Band, triggering his decision to leave the Beatles.

30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley
Movie 1995

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

Some of rock's greatest musicians -- including Ron Wood, John Lodge, Kenny Jones, John Mayall, Carl Wilson and Mick Fleetwood -- jam with Bo Diddley at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater in California. This tribute to the legendary guitarist includes backstage interviews and rehearsal footage as well as recordings from the 1985 concert. Songs include "I'm a Man," "Bo Diddley Put the Rock in Rock 'n' Roll," "Who Do You Love?" and more.

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1h 30m
Movie 1991

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

Guitar Legends was a concert held over five nights, from October 15 to October 19, 1991, in Seville, Spain, with the aim of positioning the city as an entertainment destination to draw support for Expo '92 beginning the following April. The event featured 27 top guitarists, including BB King, Brian May, George Benson, Joe Walsh, Keith Richards, Les Paul, Robbie Robertson, Robert Cray, Roger Waters, Albert Collins, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. The vocalists included Rickie Lee Jones, Bob Dylan and Joe Cocker. Five 90-minute shows and a one-hour documentary were broadcast. Forty-five countries showed at least one live show. Later, broadcasters in 105 countries broadcast one or more programmes.

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
1h 44m
Movie 1989

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

In the sixties, Eddie and the cruisers was the hottest band around. But the tragic death of its lead singer broke the band up. Only Eddie is not dead. He works as a carpenter in Montreal. His love of music forces him to create a new band which will have to struggle with its anonymity.

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
0h 59m
Movie 1989

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Are you ready for some old-time rock and roll?! Then you are ready for the masters, the originators, the men who made the music, the "Legends of Rock 'n' Roll Live." Join the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown, "The Killer" Jerry Lee Lewis, "Mr. Blueberry Hill" Fats Domino, "Hey" Bo Diddley, the "Genius" Ray Charles, "King of the Blues" B.B. King and "Tutti Frutti" Little Richard as they raise the roof "old school style." There's nothing like the originals, and this concert proves it once and for all! Songs: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Feel Good [I Got You] (James Brown), Bo Diddley, I'm a Man (Bo Diddley), Mess Around, I'm a Fool For You (Ray Charles), Great Gosh a' Mighty (Little Richard), The Wild One [Real Wild Child], Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Jerry Lee Lewis), I'm Ready, Blueberry Hill (Fats Domino), Let the Good Times Roll, How Blue Can You Get? (B.B. King), All-Star Jam (Company).

Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley: Rock 'n' Roll All Star Jam
0h 52m
Movie 1985

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

In 1985, Bo Diddley put together a band that included Ron Wood, John Mayall, Mick Fleetwood, Kenny Jones, Carmine Appice, John Lodge, Ronnie Lane, Carl Wilson, and members of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Chicago, Quiet Riot, and Three Dog Night. He cooked them all a barbecue dinner, and then they put on a show. It's a 55-minute Rand B jamfest.

Biography

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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