Bo Diddley dead at age 79
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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/music/orl-bk-bo-diddley-dead-06022008,0,3137748.story
JACKSONVILLE - Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died Monday after months of ill health. He was 79.
Diddley died of heart failure at his home in Archer, Fla., spokeswoman Susan Clary said. He had suffered a heart attack in August, three months after suffering a stroke while touring in Iowa. Doctors said the stroke affected his ability to speak, and he had returned to Florida to continue rehabilitation.
JACKSONVILLE - Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died Monday after months of ill health. He was 79.
Diddley died of heart failure at his home in Archer, Fla., spokeswoman Susan Clary said. He had suffered a heart attack in August, three months after suffering a stroke while touring in Iowa. Doctors said the stroke affected his ability to speak, and he had returned to Florida to continue rehabilitation.
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At least he was still touring at 79.
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Oh my, they dropped the leash.
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"Make our day"
he probably got raped on song royalties and HAD TO tour just to survive.
http://www.wishlistfoundation.org
Oh my, they dropped the leash.
Morgan Freeman/Clint Eastwood 08' for President!
"Make our day"
passing of a legend.
"we got the good time music and the Bo Diddley beat"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IWTqNboP8c
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Rest in peace, Bo!
thats my best memory of the guy.