Bo Diddley
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Friends, Admirers Honor Bo Diddley at Funeral in Gainesville
Under a blazing sun, the life of rock pioneer Bo Diddley was celebrated with a four hour funeral in Gainesville, FL. While the music of Diddley was never far from the minds of the more than 500 people that were in attendance, the service celebrated Diddley as a member of the community, a figure who […]
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Billy Gibbons, Buddy Guy and George Thorogood Remember Bo Diddley
According to Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, the influence that Bo Diddley's records have had is immeasurable, but that's not the most amazing part of his legacy. "But how heavy is it that a person has a beat named after him?" he asks. Indeed, the "Bo Diddley Beat" has left an indelible mark on the […]
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Bo Diddley Dead at Age 79
Bo Diddley, one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, died today in his home in Archer, Florida, where he had lived for 20 years. The cause was heart failure, according to a spokesperson. Diddley performed live until May 2007, when he suffered a stroke; three months later, in August, he also suffered a […]
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Bo Diddley Hospitalized Following Stroke
After a concert held at Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 13th, legendary blues guitarist Bo Diddley was taken to the hospital where it was determined he had suffered a stroke. Diddley is now in intensive care at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. A spokesman said that the 78-year old, who has a history […]
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The Indestructible Beat of Bo Diddley
Fifty years ago, he helped pioneer rock & roll, and he's never stopped. Inside the mind of rock's greatest inventor
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Spirit of Hendrix Rises at Experience Music Project Celebration
Bo Diddley, Taj Mahal highlight legends lineup at weekend festival
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Bo Diddley: The Rolling Stone Interview
Below is an excerpt of an article that originally appeared in RS 493 from February 12, 1987. This issue and the rest of the Rolling Stone archives are available via Rolling Stone Plus, Rolling Stone’s premium subscription plan. If you are already a subscriber, you can click here to see the full story. Not a […]
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Bob Dylan: The Rolling Stone Interview, Part 2
“You've got to go on, and you find new friends. Turn around one day, and you’re on a different stage, with a new set of characters”
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