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Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley was an American rock and roll singer, songwriter and guitarist. He was also well known for playing a rectangular guitar. On June 2, 2008 Diddley died of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida, he was 79-year-old.
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When people discuss Bo Diddley's music, as many did after his death earler this year, they either talk about his influence on later artists or the influence on him of African and Cuban music. Bo Diddley's output, however, is wonderful in its own right; distinctive, with several all-time Rock and Roll songs such as I'm a Man and You Can't Judge a Book by it's Cover and some gems with which few casual Rock and Roll fans, tragically, are familiar.
From the pre-soul period, and...
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The Chess Box
When people discuss Bo Diddley's music, as many did after his death earler this year, they either talk about his influence on later artists or the influence on him of African and Cuban music. Bo Diddley's output, however, is wonderful in its own right; distinctive, with several all-time Rock and Roll songs such as I'm a Man and You Can't Judge a Book by it's Cover and some gems with which few casual Rock and Roll fans, tragically, are familiar.
From the pre-soul period, and...
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- 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...
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The news broke this morning that the legendary Bo Diddley has left us. My heart is breaking to have lost this man, this musical genius who brought so much, created and altered music forever; for this man who got so little for his innovations, who was treated so shabbily. I’m not sure I am even using complete sentences right now, I’m so upset.
I am remembering last winter, I was really sick and watching crap TV. According to Jim was on and Bo Diddley guest starred and I was so grateful to...
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Once in a blue moon an artist emerges and becomes a dot on the time line of their chosen medium. Today one of those innovators, Bo Diddley, passed away.... From the Houston Chronicle: Bo Diddley was a musical innovator who helped forge the sound and contributed to the style of rock 'n' roll. He sported a trademark fedora, played an iconic square-shaped guitar and from it he extracted a deep, rusty reverb and a peculiar playing style that influenced generations of players. Diddley died...
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Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley is honored by the University of Florida with a posthumous degree more than two months after the late musician's death.
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Our good friend and rock and roll legend Bo Diddley passed away today. I found the following on Wikipedia, He spent many years in New Mexico, not only as a musician, but as a law officer.
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It comes more than two months after his death. But Bo Diddley has an honorary degree from the University of Florida to his credit.
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More than two months after his death, bluesman Bo Diddley has been awarded a college degree from the University of Florida.
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More than two months after his death, longtime Alachua County resident Bo Diddley has been awarded a college degree from the University of Florida.
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One of rock's grand old men has died. According to spokeswoman Susan Clary, Bo Diddley died of heart failure Monday in Florida.
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More than two months after his death, rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley has been awarded a college degree from the University of Florida.
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Primal rock and blues musician Bo Diddley , who helped cast the sonic template of rock more than 50 years ago with a signature syncopated rhythm that became universally recognized as "the Bo Diddley beat," died Monday. He was 79. Diddley died of ...
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More than two months after his death, bluesman Bo Diddley has been awarded a college degree from the University of Florida.
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More than two months after his death, bluesman Bo Diddley has been awarded a college degree from the University of Florida.
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