Personal Info

  • Known For

    Acting

  • Known Credits

    28

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    December 30, 1928 ( 80 years old )

  • Place of Birth

    McComb, Mississippi, USA

  • Also Known As

    Elias Otha Bates

    The Originator

Bo Diddley

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.