2nd June Comments

Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79

Posted on June 2nd, 2008 at 12:55 pm

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.

The world has lost a true treasure of the music world, one that I grew up listening to and enjoying. Not to mention the many musicians that copied his style, even today. You will be missed.

Read more about the man here

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