"The Originator" dies of heart failure

Bo Diddley (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), born Ellas Otha Bates^[1], aka "The Originator", was an influential American rock and roll singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Often cited as a key figure in the transition from blues to rock and roll, he introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged guitar sound. He was also known for his characteristic rectangular guitar.

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