Bo Diddley dies aged 79

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Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7432076.stm

Musician Bo Diddley has died at the age of 79.

The Grammy-winning singer-guitarist died of heart failure in Florida, his spokeswoman said.

He had suffered a heart attack in August 2007, three months after suffering a stroke which affected his ability to speak.

He rose to fame in 1955 when he topped the R&B charts with Bo Diddley. His other hits include Who Do You Love, Before You Accuse Me, and Mona.

The legendary singer and performer was known for his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat. His so-called "Bo Diddley beat" influenced rockers from Buddy Holly, to Bruce Springsteen and U2.
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Despite only knowing a handful of his songs - got to say he's a bit of a legend, and really enjoyed his music. Do love that sort of 50s era blues/rock.

RIP M.A.N. - Man.
 
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He hasn't been well for a year or so now, but it's always sad to have a Rock and Roll and R&B legend leave us.

One of my earliest standout musical memories is listening to the Super Super Blues Band *Bo Diddley, Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf* and just being blown away by the quality of it. My copy wore out years ago and I'm yet to track down another copy.

*finds his Bo tracks on his server - puts on 'I'm a Man'*

R.I.P. Bo. :(
 
Flibster said:
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He hasn't been well for a year or so now, but it's always sad to have a Rock and Roll and R&B legend leave us.

One of my earliest standout musical memories is listening to the Super Super Blues Band *Bo Diddley, Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf* and just being blown away by the quality of it. My copy wore out years ago and I'm yet to track down another copy.

*finds his Bo tracks on his server - puts on 'I'm a Man'*

R.I.P. Bo. :(
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You've piqued my curiosity, I like what little I've heard of Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters. Was this the recording you were after:

http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Super Super Blues Band:1921067173
 
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