Bo Diddley, Rock ’n’ Roll Pioneer, Dies at 79

Sa-Ptah · (#1 (**permalink**))

Bo Diddley, Rock-and-Roll Pioneer, Is Dead at 79

Bo Diddley, whose innovative rhythms and guitar effects inspired legions of musicians, has died at his home in Florida, a spokeswoman said. He was 79.

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According to THEIR history rock ‘n’ roll was invented by Bill Hailey, Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis. I know better. The correct (HOLY) Trinity is: Chuck Berry, Little Richard and this fellow:

YouTube - Bo Diddley

FWIW Bo was one of my early influences and represents something, currently missing in music…originality.

Let's have a look at some (white) artists who "borrowed heavily" from his concepts.

YouTube - The Who - Magic Bus (1972)

YouTube - Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy

YouTube - U2 - Desire

…I doubt he received a red cent.

Hotep.

“I tell musicians, ‘Don’t trust nobody but your mama,’ and even then, look at her real good.” - Bo Diddley, comments on the 'Music Business'

DtotheJ · (#2 (**permalink**))

R.I.P.

YouTube - Bo, you don't know DIddley!

"Bo....you don't Diddly"

DtotheJ · (#3 (**permalink**))

good breakdwon...gotta add Ike turner to that trinity

MASTACE · (#4 (**permalink**))

Yea Bo Diddley was a true musical pioneer. In his lifetime never got the credit or financial rewards for his music. His label Chess in his heyday never gave him any royalties!!