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Legendary musician Bo Diddley passed away today, Monday, due to heart failure.

He was 79 years old.

Diddley had suffered a heart attack in August 2007, three months after suffering a stroke while touring in Iowa.

Diddley's often credited as a key figure in the transition from blues to rock and roll with his hard-edged guitar sound. He was also known for his characteristic rectangular guitar.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

[Image via WENN.]

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    53 comments to “R.I.P.”

    1. maria says – reply to this


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      RIP

    2. michel says – reply to this


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      so sad…#1

    3. kjghj says – reply to this


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      meh, like you really care.

    4. cory says – reply to this


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      sad

    5. Adam says – reply to this


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      Huge loss. The guy was the king of rock and roll rhythm guitar, not to mention a great performer. He had more style in his little finger than any pop or rock stars out there today. His lyrical style was also a direct forebearer of what would become rap nd hip hop. He'll be missed.

    6. SuckIt says – reply to this


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      See ya!

    7. mere says – reply to this


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      RIP

    8. cindy says – reply to this


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      Everyone passes away due to heart failure if you think about it.

    9. Pretze says – reply to this


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      He was always be remembered for his famous "Bo Diddley Feet", which inspired countless foot imitators.

    10. R.I.P. says – reply to this


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      Wonderful musician. Rest in Peace Bo ♥♥♥

    11. ri says – reply to this


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      20th

      rip !

    12. kk says – reply to this


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      poo!

    13. darlin says – reply to this


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      check out "the last waltz", he was awesome



    14. 14

      Man, I loved me some Bo Diddley. RIP dude. Thanks for the music.

    15. Sierra says – reply to this


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      Awwww :( .



    16. 16

      I loves some Bo Diddley. RIP Dude, thanks for the music.

    17. Attent says – reply to this


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      A true pioneer. Rock, rap, pop, R&B, even country as we know it today was built on the backs of guys like Bo Diddley, and the others that came along with him. Without Bo, there is no James Brown, no Beatles, no Garth Brooks, no Led Zeppelin, and almost everyone since. RIP.

    18. Rash M says – reply to this


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      Rest In Peace, Bo Diddley.

    19. stef says – reply to this


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      so sad. Requiescat In Pace Bo!

    20. Caturd says – reply to this


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      This man was, is and always will be a staple in Music history. His music grabs you mind, body and soul. Rest in Peace Mr. Diddley ..

    21. Anna W says – reply to this


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      Amazing lyricist and player. He will be missed by all!
      R.I.P.

    22. Kiko T says – reply to this


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      And here we are, still plagued by the continued existence of Ted Nugent.
      Life IS unfair.

    23. hannah says – reply to this


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      =( i grew up on bo diddley.
      llike perez really cares. he probably copied and pasted that from wikipedia or something.

    24. tgirl says – reply to this


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      Huge loss to music. He was a talented legend that will truly be missed. RIP!!

    25. nicsgr says – reply to this


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      He will be sorely missed! RIP to the greatest guitar player!! Can't think of the nickname of his guitar. Can anyone help!

    26. sad says – reply to this


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      wow, that's sad I grew up with that name. I had no idea he was still alive.

    27. dmd says – reply to this


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      like you jack asses care about his family. name one bo diddley song nut fuckers?

    28. Mat's says – reply to this


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      Thanks for the riffs and the memories…..RIP

    29. Nicole says – reply to this


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      I saw him in concert about 5 years ago, it was a really great concert. Sad how people can be gone just like that.

    30. 4:20 says – reply to this


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      Had no idea that he lived in nearby Gainesville. Sad sad day in music today :(

    31. Toni says – reply to this


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      In 1980 Bo Chased me around the parking lot of the Rio night club in Rodeo CA.
      I was 19 he was 47 LOL he did not catch me!
      He was very sweet, kind and humble.

      God Bless Bo!

    32. allig8 says – reply to this


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      Rest in peace Bo Diddley. They just don't make them anymore like you!!

    33. playgi says – reply to this


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      I loved him. As different celebrities keep dying each year it makes me feel older, so sad, he was truly a pioneer…

    34. jackie says – reply to this


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      aw that's sad. RIP bo :(

    35. me says – reply to this


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      Re: nicsgr – I think his guitar was named Lucille..I could be wrong though. DMD #27, what's up with the hate? People are just trying to be nice…who cares if they are "fans?"

    36. Cajun says – reply to this


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      the best …absolute best in the blues and rock and roll!
      His contributions are endless . . . He will be greatly missed!

    37. LuLu4 says – reply to this


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      I met Bo diddly in 1970. He and his hippie girlfriend were hanging out with a whole group of us. Someone brought in some peyote. everone did it but Bo. He just said no thanks , smiled, and proceeded to play his guitar.That was all he needed to get high. needless to say, we all had a great time.

    38. FAITH says – reply to this


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      #27 dmd or numnuts! Don't be a hater, there are genuinely nice people in the world who are sorry for families and friends left behind.
      btw - - did you know; "Who Do You Love" best known sung by George Thoroghgood, Bo wrote … "Desire" U2, Bo wrote … "Faith" George Michael, Bo wrote DID YOU KNOW ANY OF THOSE…BET NOT!

    39. Kim says – reply to this


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      Bo Diddly created the "Bo Diddly beat" which is used in songs such as The Who's Magic Bus, the infamous song "Candy" and U2's "Desire" to Bruce Springsteen's "She's the One" to George Michael's "Faith". The man's beat lives on.

    40. Kim says – reply to this


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      Re: me – That was BB King, idiot.

    41. Satan says – reply to this


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      Too bad it was this fantastic musician and not that SCUM KENNEDY or his little boy toy PEREZ.

    42. Candy says – reply to this


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      Wow, I am impressed with the musical knowledge of your readers, Perez . . . And LuLu4, thanks for sharing that story . . . Youngsters need to know that not all rockers use drugs and alcohol.

    43. whatev says – reply to this


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      Re: me –

      I think Lucille is actually BB King's guitar!

    44. andrea says – reply to this


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      thank you for posting that

    45. :( says – reply to this


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      How truly sad that this wonderfully talented musician only got 43 comments about his passing and the most inane untalented people you post about will get hundreds or thousands of responses :( Seriously Perez most of the music you promote on your website is horrible and people love it…Sad day for music indeed and this lack of concern or knowledge about who this man is/was tells me exactly why so much of todays music is utter crap!!! :( R.I.P. Bo, thanks for all you did.

    46. JustaS says – reply to this


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      WOW! WHAT A LEGEND! :-( its SO SAD! he sound defined alot of future music! WHO DO U LOVE!!! my personal Favorite! R.I.P

    47. Jennif says – reply to this


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      I got to see him perform when I was younger. He was awesome, and he will definitely be missed.

    48. Grace says – reply to this


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      First saw Bo Diddley at the 9:30 Club F St.

    49. gi! says – reply to this


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      godbless him and his family

    50. BGuy says – reply to this


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      A true music legend. RIP

    51. Ceebus says – reply to this


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      RIP Bo

      Fuck American Idol, this guy was real music.

    52. Barry says – reply to this


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      Bo was awesome–I have All of his 78's to remember him ! They don't make them like him anymore !

    53. sairoo says – reply to this


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      owww, man thats sad, I loved his music…