Rock pioneer Bo Diddley, famous for square guitar, hat and unique rhythm, dies at age 79

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JACKSONVILLE, Florida: Rock pioneer Bo Diddley has died. He was 79.

A spokeswoman says Diddley died of heart failure Monday. He had suffered a heart attack in August 2007, three months after suffering a stroke while touring in the Midwest.

Doctors said the stroke affected his ability to speak, and he had returned to Florida to continue rehabilitation.

The legendary singer and performer was known for his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat.

His first single, "Bo Diddley," introduced record buyers in 1955 to his signature rhythm. The B side, "I'm a Man," with its slightly humorous take on macho pride, also became a rock standard.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/02/...bit-Diddley.php

Here's a old clip of him playing...it's short but awesome!

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i enjoyed Bo's music...a great guitar player and musician..i for one, will miss him..a legend...

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i enjoyed Bo's music...a great guitar player and musician..i for one, will miss him..a legend...

I didn't realize how much George Thorogood's, 'Bad to the Bone' sounds like Diddley's, 'I'm a Man' until this morning. I sure hope he gave Diddley credit for it.

Edited June 2, 2008 by Jabberwocky