Bo Diddley, Rock's Pulse
Summary from multiple countries, from articles in English
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One cannot think of Bo Diddley without hearing his calling card: That primal, propulsive " Bo Diddley beat one of the most easily identifiable and oft-imitated rhythms in rock-and-roll history. (article 4)
Diddley's signature was the syncopated rhythm with Afro-Cuban roots and its own American history as the "hambone" and "shave-and-a-haircut/two bits" beats. (article 5)
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 1)
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 1)
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 1)
Fictional rock DJ Dr. Johnny Fever, on acclaimed 80s sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati once asked," Who will teach the children about Bo Diddley?. (article 2)
The question implies what cannot be overstated: Diddley's monumental legacy as one of the principal architects of rock n roll - a legacy born in Chicago. (article 2)
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Diddley, bomp, Bo, Rock, Chess |
Source articles
- Tributes flow for Bo Diddley (cbc.ca, 06/03/2008, 296 words)
- Chicago rock pioneer Bo Diddley dead at 79 :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Music (suntimes.com, 06/03/2008, 1396 words)
- Bo Diddley, Who Gave Rock His Beat, Dies at 79 (nytimes.com, 06/03/2008, 828 words)
- Bo Diddley, Rock's Pulse (Washington Post, 06/04/2008, 334 words)
- Bo Diddley, Rock's Pulse (Washington Post, 06/04/2008, 310 words)
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