BO DIDDLEY

(1928 - 2008) 79

MUSICIAN

Wikipedia Profile

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley, who banged out hit songs powered by the relentless "Bo Diddley beat" that influenced rockers from Buddy Holly to U2, died on Monday at the age of 79. Full Article (Reuters)

AWARDS

Hall of Fame:

• 1986: Washington Area Music Association (Winner)
• 1987: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Winner)

Lifetime Achievement Awards:

• 1996: Rhythm & Blues Foundation (Winner)
• 1998: Grammy Awards (Winner)

NOTED WORKS

For a full filmography, visit: Internet Movie Database Profile

Albums:

• Bo Diddley (1958)
• Go Bo Diddley (1959)
• Have Guitar Will Travel (1960)
• Bo Diddley's Beach Party (1963)
• Two Great Guitars (with Chuck Berry) (1964)
• Hey Good Lookin' (1965)