Bo Diddley thread of a great life lived :( RIP

[disgruntled_jojo]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/02/diddley.obit/index.html

Guitarist Bo Diddley dead at 79

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.
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Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley influenced generations of guitarists.

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

The cause was heart failure, his family said.

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Bo Diddley

[disgruntled_jojo]

First time I saw him was in the "Bad to the Bone" video playing pool against George Thorogood.  Although GT won, it was clear that Bo was the ruler of the roost, the baddest to the bone.

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