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1928 – 2008Bo Diddley (1928-2008)Died 2 June 2008, aged 79American singer and guitarist whose rhythmic "Bo Diddley beat" became a foundational building block of rock and roll. He influenced generations of musicians from Buddy Holly to the Rolling Stones.
2008Bo Diddley diesArcher, FloridaDies at home, aged 79.