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ROCK 'N' ROLL PIONEER BO DIDDLEY DIES AT AGE 79



A rock n' roll musical pioneer, guitarist Bo Diddley, died earlier today (June 1st) in Archer, Florida as a result of heart failure. He was 79 years of age.  Known for such pioneering rock n roll songs as "Who Do You Love?" and "Bo Diddley," Diddley influenced legions of guitarists for generations to come.  In fact his uniquely distinctive sound became known as the "Bo Diddley beat."  You can read the obit/full report on CNN.com. R.I.P. Bo Diddley.
Posted by Billyjam on June 2, 2008 at 11:22am | Post a Comment

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