Best known for the "shave-and-a-haircut" beat that bears his name, Bo Diddley helped build the rhythmic foundations of rock and roll with a string of hits during the mid-1950s. Diddley came out of the Chicago blues scene, but also brought...

Bo Diddley (born December 30, 1928) aka "The Originator", is an influential American rock and roll singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is often cited as a key figure in the transition of blues into rock and roll, by introducing more insistent, driving...

Pioneer of rock'n'roll When The Beatles first arrived in the United States in 1964, John Lennon was asked by a reporter what he was most looking forward to seeing in America. "Bo Diddley," he replied. Indeed, when the legendary American disc jockey...

RON WORD, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 06-03-2008 Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies -- Influential writer, guitarist was 79 By RON WORD, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Date: 06-03-2008, Tuesday Section: NEWS Edtion: All Editions Biographical: BO DIDDLEY JACKSONVILLE, Fla....

Bo Diddley, who suffered a stroke after a performance eight days ago, has improved enough to be moved into a regular room at Creighton University Medical Center, his publicist said.The 78-year-old singer-songwriter-guitarist has been hospitalized in Omaha since May 13, after performing two shows at...

Bo Diddley, who suffered a stroke after a performance eight days ago, has improved enough to be moved into a regular room at Creighton University Medical Center, his publicist said.The 78-year-old singer-songwriter-guitarist has been hospitalized in Omaha since May 13, after performing two shows at...