ABC News: Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies
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Bo Diddley, seen here in 2002, was hailed as a hero, an enormous force and a pioneer by musicians such as Ronnie Hawkins, Mick Jagger and B.B. King. (article 2)
A host of tributes to the 79-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist are emerging following his death from heart failure at his Florida home. (article 2)
" He was a wonderful, original musician who was an enormous force in music and was a big influence on The Rolling Stones Jagger said in a statement on Monday. (article 2)
Praise also came from Diddley's peers, like blues legend B.B. King and fellow early rocker Chuck Berry, who was Diddley's sometime labelmate at Chess Records. (article 2)
A private service will be held by Diddley's family on Friday, with a public funeral and memorial slated for Saturday in Gainesville, Fla. With files from the Associated Press (article 2)
Rock n roll pioneer Bo Diddley, best known for hits like Who Do You Love and I 'm a Man, has died at his home in north Florida, a spokeswoman for the musician said Monday. (article 1)
Diddley, who also had a history of hypertension and diabetes, was eventually released from hospital in September to recover at his home in Archer. (article 1)
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Diddley, Bo, Rock, roll, guitar |
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- Rock 'n' roll icon Bo Diddley dies (cbc.ca, 06/02/2008, 393 words)
- Tributes flow for Bo Diddley (cbc.ca, 06/03/2008, 296 words)
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