Bo Diddley: Who Do You Love

The original Bo Diddley hit, with some help on guitar by Ron Wood.

Bo Diddley - Who Do You Love
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Bo Diddley: I'm A Man

Nuff Said

Bo Diddley - I'm A Man
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Bo Diddley: Bo Diddley

Bo from the 60s

Bo Diddley by Bo Diddley
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Bo Diddly RIP

The great Bo Diddly has died in Florida of heart failure, he was 79. Bo had suffered a stroke earlier this year after performing in Council Bluffs Iowa. While he was recovering from that he then suffered a heart attack. For more news on Bo Diddly Click HERE.

Bo was a huge influence on Rock and Roll. Buddy Holly covered Bo's self titled song Bo Diddley, and Holly's use of rhythmic guitar certainly was influenced by Bo Diddley. I will update if anything new pops up on the newswire.


This just in from Bob Corritore on Bo Diddley

June 2, 2008

• RIP Bo Diddley 12/30/1928-6/2/2008: This sad news just in: Blues and Rock 'N Roll pioneer Bo Diddley passed away today of heart failure at his home in Florida. He was 79. Bo had various health issues in the last year, which rendered him unable to perform live concerts. Bo was born Ellas Bates in McComb, Mississippi on December 30, 1928. He moved to Chicago at age seven, and got his musical start playing blues on the Maxwell Street market. There are many stories about his stage name, one being that he used to play a homemade instrument called the Diddley Bow, and the other that he adapted a name of a comical character that he happened upon. He lived to say the name served him well; and his early recordings for Chess were instant hits. Songs such as “Bo Diddley”, “Bring It To Jerome”, “I’m A Man”, “Diddy Wah Diddy”, “Diddley Daddy”, "Who Do You Love", "Mona", "Before You Accuse Me", and countless others presented a new sound that was steeped in blues, yet so danceable and rhythmic that it is considered the bedrock of early Rock ‘N Roll. The “Bo Diddley Beat”, taken from the "shave and a haircut" rhythm, was so popular and influential that numerous other hits by other artists adapted this beat. He maintained public attention through high-profile appearances such as John Lennon’s Live Peace In Toronto concert, playing an acting role in the Dan Akroyd/Eddie Murphy hit Trading Places, a memorable pool hall scene in the music video of George Thorogood’s "Bad To The Bone" (based on a Bo Diddley guitar hook), and a Rock ‘N Roll star/basketball star comparison for Nike remembered fondly by the catch phrase “Bo Knows”. He played a characteristic rectangular guitar which became his trademark. He was inducted in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1987. Bo remained active musically his whole life until stricken by a stroke in 2007. His passing today leaves an unfillable void, as he is one of the undisputed founders of Rock ‘N Roll. For his complete biography, discography, and wonderful website, click here; to see a photo tribute page to Bo Diddley on Bob Corritore’s website, click here; and to read the Associated Press article regarding his passing, click here. Bob feels privileged to have known, performed with, and recorded with Bo Diddley. Bo was a great man whose music brought joy to multitudes of people. May this musical icon rest in peace.

Bo Diddley: Road Runner

A very short clip of Bo Diddley doing Road Runner. Check out the female guitar player! Pretty amazing for the 1950s!

Bo Diddley - Road Runner
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Bo Diddly Suffers A Heart Attack

Bo Diddly has certainly suffered from a bad case of the blues this year. First it was the stroke at the Omaha airport, and now he suffered a heart attack during a checkup at the doctor. Thank goodness he was at the doctor when it happened. Not much word on his condition, only that he had a stint put in, and is in intensive care. Click HERE for more details.


A hat tip to Serena for the tip:-)


UPDATE

According to the AP, Bo Diddley is in stable condition, awake, and conscious.

Guy Forsyth: Mona

Another video shot by Jan of Guy Forsyth. A cool version of an old Bo Diddly song.

Bo Diddley Back Home

Sorry I was late on this, last weekend Bo Diddley was released from an Omaha hospital and returned home to Florida to undergo rehab. Bo suffered a stroke after playing at a Council Bluffs casino in Iowa. It is good to see Bo is home, and hopefully he will be back up and playing again. Get Well Bo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bo Diddley Bo Diddley

In Honor of Bo Diddley here is Bo doing Bo Diddley. I hope Bo keeps on doing better. I read where they are letting him play guitar as therapy. I think playing the blues is the best medicine for him. Also the Doctors said that singing is easier than talking after a stroke.

Bo Diddley Improving

From the Washington Post. Bo Diddley is improving in an Omaha hospital after suffering a stroke on Saturday. He was playing two shows at a Council Bluffs Iowa casino when he felt ill. After the show he became disoriented and was taken to the hospital. Doctors believe he will perform again.