Rock & Roll Legend Bo Diddley Dead At 79

Bo Diddley, the legendary rock and roll artist and writer, is dead at 79. Diddley’s songs, most of which were penned in the 1950’s and 60’s were not only hits for him, but ended up becoming hits for other artsist as well. The Rolling Stones most notably covered many of his songs including “I’m a Man” and “Who Do You Love”. His most famous contribution was the “Bo Diddley Beat” which has appeared in songs ever since he first came up with it. The hits, “Hand Jive” and “I Want Candy” are both based on Bo’s beat.

Diddley died of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida.