Ailing Diddley is recovering

Singer-guitarist Bo Diddley, who suffered a stroke a week ago, on Monday was moved out of the intensive care unit at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, his publicist said.

“Bo’s health continues to improve,” according to a statement from his business manager, Faith Fusillo. “He has little or no physical limitations from the stroke except difficulty with speech and speech recognition, but that is improving as well.”

Diddley, 78, was stricken while at a concert. His publicist said they hoped to transfer the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician to a hospital in Gainesville, Fla., closer to his home.