Monday, June 02, 2008

Rock n' Roll Pioneer Bo Diddley has Died

Archer, Florida -- Bo Diddley, the rock 'n' roll originator with the rectangular guitar whose signature beat influenced musicians from Buddy Holly to the Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead and Bruce Springsteen, has died of heart failure. He was 79.
obit HERE
NPR
story & podcasts HERE
watch/listen to a classic HERE

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