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| Bo Diddley passes on at age 79 |
| 2008-06-02 |
| 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, and he had returned to Florida to continue rehabilitation. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #4 The man could dance backwards up stairs... |
| Posted by: Grunter 2008-06-02 23:31 |
| #3 RIP Mr. Bo Diddley.. play me in Sir when my time comes... |
| Posted by: RD 2008-06-02 21:31 |
| #2 Archer Fl? Right outside Hogtown, wonder if it was in a trailer park. |
| Posted by: Throluling Borgia3572 2008-06-02 16:09 |
| #1 "Bo Diddley" - 1955 Bo Diddley bought his babe a diamond ring, If that diamond ring don't shine, He gonna take it to a private eye, If that private eye can't see He'd better not take the ring from me. Bo Diddley caught a nanny goat, To make his pretty baby a Sunday coat, Bo Diddley caught a bear cat, To make his pretty baby a Sunday hat. Mojo come to my house, ya black cat bone, Take my baby away from home, Ugly ole mojo, where ya bin, Up your house, and gone again. Bo Diddley, Bo Diddley have you heard? My pretty baby said she wasn't for it. |
| Posted by: john frum 2008-06-02 15:58 |