Pioneering electric guitarist, Bo Diddley dies


Early rock ‘n’ roll guitar legend Bo Diddley died of heart failure Monday at his home in Archer, Florida. He was 79 years old.
He suffered a stroke while touring in Iowa last year followed three months later by a heart attack. His spokeswoman said his ability to speak had been severely affected and he was ordered to rest and rehabilitate at his 76-acre property where he kept his recording studio.

A private wake will be held Friday (June 6), with a funeral service open to the public the following afternoon at 2 p.m. at Showers of Blessing Harvest Center in Gainesville, Fla. That evening, a Diddley memorial, featuring members of his touring band, will be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Multi-Purpose Center.

June 2, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized 

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