Bo Diddley died Monday, June 2 of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida. He was 79 years old. He'd been in ill health for much of the past year, having suffered a stroke and a heart attack in 2007. "One of the founding fathers of rock 'n' roll has left the building he helped construct," said a statement by his management agency, Talent Consultants International. The veteran musician had suffered a stroke on Sunday, May 13th 2007 which left him hospitalized.

 "A Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Bo Diddley was one of rock 'n' roll's true pioneers. He inspired legions of musicians with his trademark rhythm and signature custom-built guitar, and his song &quot ...
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