Music
Bo Diddley has been chugging out his trademark beat for the last 34 of his 60 years, but don’t talk to him about retiring.
Nov. 24, 1989
Bo Diddley has never particularly needed anyone to pay honor to him.
Dec. 15, 1987
AND WAIT, THERE’S MORE: Bo Diddley, accompanied by local funksters the Bonedaddys, will be on Fox TV’s “The Late Show” Friday night.
July 19, 1987
Obituaries
Here’s a list of songs that have the Bo Diddley beat: The Who - “Magic Bus” George Michael- “Faith” U2 - “Desire” Bruce Springsteen - “She’s the One” David Bowie - “Panic in Detroit” Duane Eddy - “Cannonball” Buddy Holly/Rolling Stones/Patti Smith - “Not Fade Away” Johnny Otis - “Willie and the Hand Jive”The Stooges - “1969” Shirley & Company - “Shame Shame Shame” The Strangeloves/Bow Wow Wow - “I Want Candy” The Blues Rockers - “Callin’ All Cows” Elvis Presley - “His Latest Flame” Steppenwolf - “Magic Carpet Ride” The Guess Who - “American Woman” Grateful Dead - “Man Smart, Woman Smarter” Talking Heads - “Ruby Dear” The Fall - “Bo Demmick” Guns ‘n Roses - “Mr.
June 2, 2008
James Brown. Jerry Lee Lewis. Bo Diddley.
June 26, 1987
Primal rock and blues musician Bo Diddley, who helped cast the sonic template of rock more than 50 years ago with a signature syncopated rhythm that became universally recognized as “the Bo Diddley beat,” died Monday.
June 3, 2008
A primal guitar sound and stage swagger influenced music from Elvis to rap. But he never got the full rewards of a pioneer.
Bo knows irony.
Nov. 7, 1990
“Bo Diddley Beats” is one of the liveliest retrospective albums of the year, a salute to the kinetic rhythm style popularized in the ‘50s by the colorful singer and guitarist.
July 24, 1992
“Stormy Monday” figured to be a mighty popular song at the 11th annual Long Beach Blues Festival at Cal State Long Beach on Saturday.
Sept. 17, 1990