Bo Diddley, who died yesterday at 79, was a swaggering blues belter whose crackly feedback guitar riffs and infectious rhythms helped give birth to rock ‘n’ roll. With homemade square guitars, replete ...

Chuck Berry had more hits with Chess Records, but Bo Diddley left an impression on rock ‘n’ roll that is just as permanent. Diddley, whose driving back beat led to several of his own hits and mega ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up Musical pioneer Bo Diddley died this morning (Monday) at the age ...

Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died Monday after months of ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock ‘n’ roll whose distinctive “shave and a haircut, two bits” rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died ...

I've always liked an artist who can sing about themselves. The Stray Cats had "The Stray Cat Strut", Mott The Hoople had "The Ballad Of Mott The Hoople", Bob Dylan sang about "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" ...

Word is spreading across news outlets that Bo Diddley died today at home in Archer, Fla. He was 79. I'm sure glad that Bernie Clarke and David Katleski brought Diddley to Syracuse to headline the New ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, ...