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General Discussion => The Buzz => Topic started by: mistybear on June 03, 2008, 14:25

Title: Rock Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies at 79
Post by: mistybear on June 03, 2008, 14:25

                                                                  Rock Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies at 79

LINK (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91072889)

Title: Re: Rock Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies at 79
Post by: Clive on June 03, 2008, 16:26

Very sad indeed.  I was a big fan of Bo Diddley and saw him on stage a number of times
- usually with other Chess artistes such as Chuck Berry, Howlin' Wolf and Sonny Boy Williamson.  He would always perform with the DUCHESS (http://www.spectropop.com/remembers/DuchessObit.htm) who died very recently. 

Title: Re: Rock Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies at 79
Post by: Rik on June 03, 2008, 17:13

He was also a big influence on many others including, of course, Buddy Holly.

Title: Re: Rock Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies at 79
Post by: Clive on June 03, 2008, 19:43

Yes, Buddy Holly unashamedly stole Bo Diddley's trademark rhythm using maracas.  Several of the obituaries I've read claim it to be a rumba beat but I would dispute that!     

Title: Re: Rock Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies at 79
Post by: Simon on June 03, 2008, 21:20

Before my time, but he was a great influence, and I am sure will be sadly missed.

Title: Re: Rock Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies at 79
Post by: Rik on June 04, 2008, 11:31

Quote from: Clive on June 03, 2008, 19:43

Several of the obituaries I've read claim it to be a rumba beat but I would dispute that!     

Not like any rumba I've ever danced, Clive. :)