MyDD :: Bo Diddley dead at 79

Bo Diddley dead at 79

by NewHampster, Mon Jun 02, 2008 at 01:07:13 PM EST

Bo Diddley, the musical pioneer whose songs, such as "Who Do You Love?" and "Bo Diddley," melded rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll through a distinctive thumping beat, has died. He was 79.

Diddley died Monday, surrounded by family and loved ones at his home in Archer, Florida, a family spokeswoman said.

CNN Obit: Here

The cause was heart failure, his family said.

all I ask is,,,

Who Do You Love?

Tags: Bo Diddley, blues, rock, great (all tags)

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I loved this man's music (2.00 / 4)

He will be sorely missed but we are all better for his having been here.

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by NewHampster on Mon Jun 02, 2008 at 01:10:02 PM EST

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chunka chunka chunk..chunk chunk

the most famous rhythm in rock

I keep these in my youtube file

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgzn7Vyoq Ew&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8PIbrMh6 vo

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by nogo postal on Mon Jun 02, 2008 at 01:13:12 PM EST

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I'm embedding one of those. Thanks

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by NewHampster on Mon Jun 02, 2008 at 01:17:27 PM EST
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Hey Bo Diddley!

Blues Fest in Chicago this weekend. I expect to hear that rhythm pouring from the stage more than a few times.

R.I.P.

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by BobzCat on Mon Jun 02, 2008 at 01:22:58 PM EST

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He will be missed. One of the great bluesmen.

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by mistersite on Mon Jun 02, 2008 at 01:27:26 PM EST

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This may date me (from both directions) but, the first version of 'Who Do You Love' that I remember hearing was by the Grateful Dead. It was years later before I found out the original artist.

Good enough for Jerry is good enough for me.

Bo Diddly will be missed....his music will live on.

by Kysen on Mon Jun 02, 2008 at 01:52:07 PM EST

thanks for posting this here (none / 0)

here's to Bo!

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by catchaz on Mon Jun 02, 2008 at 02:15:52 PM EST

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Heaven just got a whole lot more fun!

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by freedom78 on Mon Jun 02, 2008 at 02:30:03 PM EST

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