| 28th August 2007 04:25 PM |
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| Martha |
Rock pioneer Bo Diddley suffers heart attack
1 hour, 5 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ailing rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley suffered a heart attack while undergoing a medical check-up, and is in stable condition in a Florida hospital, his spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
The 78-year-old musician, whose distinctive rhythms and guitar style influenced rockers from Buddy Holly to the Rolling Stones and U2, felt unwell during a check-up last Friday at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. He was transferred to the emergency room where he suffered the heart attack, spokeswoman Susan Clary said in a statement.
He underwent surgery so that a stent could be fitted to help blood flow to his heart. He was moved from intensive care to cardiac care on Tuesday morning, Clary said.
Diddley, whose real name is Ellas Bates, suffered a stroke in May. It left no physical disability, but it impaired his speech and speech recognition, his manager said at the time. In recent years he also lost some toes to diabetes.
Diddley helped lay the foundation for rock 'n' roll in the mid-1950s when he developed a syncopated "hambone" beat -- known as the "Bo Diddley" beat -- that was aped by Holly on "Not Fade Away," the Who on "Magic Bus," George Michael on "Faith" and U2 on "Desire."
He topped the charts in 1955 with the song "Bo Diddley" and went on to enjoy such hits as "Mona" (covered by the Rolling Stones), "Who Do You Love," and "I'm A Man."
He also cut an imposing figure on stage, sporting a pair of thick spectacles and playing a rectangular guitar. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, alongside bluesman Muddy Waters, and soul icons Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye. But he never received the same sort of mainstream recognition as his peers, and frequently complained that he never received a royalty check. |
| 28th August 2007 04:31 PM |
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| mojoman |
prayers be with you BO!!! |
| 28th August 2007 04:33 PM |
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| nankerphelge |
Get well Bo.
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| 28th August 2007 04:35 PM |
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| Martha |
quote:
nankerphelge wrote:
Get well Bo.
Great shot nanky!
Heeeey, Bo Diddley....get well soon!!!!
xxoo,
Martha |
| 28th August 2007 04:38 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
keep that ticker pumpin Bo!
bump bah bump bah bump ba dah bump.... bump bah bump bah bump ba dah bump.... bump bah bump bah bump ba dah bump.... |
| 28th August 2007 04:42 PM |
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| gimmekeef |
One Cool Dude...get well soon Bo..... |
| 28th August 2007 05:03 PM |
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| fireontheplatter |
i never buy this guys music
i never listen to him
but i did manage to see him when he performed with the stones during the voodoo lounge tour....it was good.
i hope a speedy recovery for the him. |
| 28th August 2007 05:30 PM |
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| VoodooChileInWOnderl |
Hey BO DIDDLEY fans,
BO DIDDLEY was this morning (Tuesday) moved from intensive care to cardiac care and listed in stable condition at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, after suffering a heart attack during a routine medical check-up Friday (August 24th).
Our thoughts and our prayers are with BO DIDDLEY and his dear family and friends at this difficult time.
David Blakey, Webmaster,
Lynn Cameron, Technical Support,
BO DIDDLEY-The Originator
http://members.tripod.com/~Originator_2/index.html
A Celebration of his unique contribution to Popular Music.
If you wish to be removed from the BO DIDDLEY
- The Originator mailing list, please send us an e-mail with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Thank yo |
| 28th August 2007 05:35 PM |
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| mrhipfl |
That's rough. First a stroke, now a heart attack. What a weird coincidence to get it right during a check up though, eh? |
| 28th August 2007 05:38 PM |
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| fireontheplatter |
quote:
mrhipfl wrote:
That's rough. First a stroke, now a heart attack. What a weird coincidence to get it right during a check up though, eh?
talk about being at the right place at the right time eh. |
| 28th August 2007 05:42 PM |
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| nankerphelge |
Probably had some hot nurse pumping up the blood pressure cuff!!!
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| 28th August 2007 05:56 PM |
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| rollmops |
Get well Bo. I met the man once in 1987. He played a club in Camden,London. After the gig I went backstage with 2 buddies of mine. Bo was there with a white chick. We didn't speak english that much, so few words were exchanged. He was cool, the chick wanted us out but he told her to calm down and we took a picture of him.He played his ass off that night. Very original rythm player, and a terrific showman.We love him in France!
Rock and roll,
Mops |
| 28th August 2007 06:14 PM |
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| Left Shoe Shuffle |
"Cuz you know Elvis is King, but Diddley is Daddy"
- Tom Petty
What he said.
Get well soon, Bo. |
| 28th August 2007 07:23 PM |
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| *ginda |
I thought his real name was Ellis McDaniels - based on The Story of Bo Diddley by the Animals. I searched for a you tube of the tune but couldn't find it. Rest easy Bo. |
| 28th August 2007 07:38 PM |
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| Brainbell Jangler |
quote:
*ginda wrote:
I thought his real name was Ellis McDaniels - based on The Story of Bo Diddley by the Animals. I searched for a you tube of the tune but couldn't find it. Rest easy Bo.
Bo's birth name was Ellas Bates. He took the name McDaniel from his aunt who raised him. |
| 28th August 2007 08:19 PM |
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| gorda |
Get Well Bo!
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| 28th August 2007 08:39 PM |
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| steel driving hammer |
For those who haven't heard this album...
Trust me.
Ron Wood & Bo Diddley
Miami, Florida, Woody’s On The Beach, 21 & 22 June, 1988
CD 1
21 june, 1988
1. Mona
2. Ooh La La
3. Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
4. Seven Days
5. Too Late
6. Black Limousine
7. Introduction Jim Satten Band
8. Diddley Daddy
9. Money To Ronnie
10. You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover
11. Lord Have Mercy
CD 2
22 June, 1988
1. I’m A Man (incomplete)
2. Money To Ronnie
3. Around The Plynth-Prodigal Son-Gasoline Alley
4. Little Red Rooster
5. Too Late
6. Honky Tonk Women
7. Black Limousine (incomplete)
8. Bo Diddley’s A Gunslinger
9. You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover
10. It’s All Over Now
11. Hey Bo Diddley
12. Crackin'Up (incomplete)
13. I’m A Man (Not A Machine)
[Edited by steel driving hammer] |
| 28th August 2007 09:13 PM |
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| stonedinaustralia |
check this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e0KMG4c_LI
esp. the oh so groovy back up singers including lady bo on guitar |
| 28th August 2007 11:02 PM |
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| Left Shoe Shuffle |
quote:
steel driving hammer wrote:
For those who haven't heard this album...
Trust me.
Ron Wood & Bo Diddley
Miami, Florida, Woody’s On The Beach, 21 & 22 June, 1988
FYI.
That album artwork is Live At The Ritz, recorded in NYC on 11.25.87
I was there.
Ragged but righteous... |
| 28th August 2007 11:41 PM |
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| oldkr |
he better play a gig near me in the next year or so before he pegs it!
OLDKR |
| 28th August 2007 11:43 PM |
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| Throwaway |
What a show he played last fall near DC, I would love to get to see him again. May his health improve, and soon! I know if he recovers he will continue to do his thing; he's really proof age is just a number. |
| 29th August 2007 12:14 PM |
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| Martha |
quote:
Left Shoe Shuffle wrote:
"Cuz you know Elvis is King, but Diddley is Daddy"
- Tom Petty
What he said.
Get well soon, Bo.
FABULOUS shot of Bo and Tom! Thanks for posting it. I've never seen it.
Great to hear Bo is doing better.
;-)
xxoo,
MM |
| 29th August 2007 12:16 PM |
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| Martha |
quote:
steel driving hammer wrote:
For those who haven't heard this album...
Trust me.
Ron Wood & Bo Diddley
Miami, Florida, Woody’s On The Beach, 21 & 22 June, 1988
CD 1
21 june, 1988
1. Mona
2. Ooh La La
3. Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
4. Seven Days
5. Too Late
6. Black Limousine
7. Introduction Jim Satten Band
8. Diddley Daddy
9. Money To Ronnie
10. You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover
11. Lord Have Mercy
CD 2
22 June, 1988
1. I’m A Man (incomplete)
2. Money To Ronnie
3. Around The Plynth-Prodigal Son-Gasoline Alley
4. Little Red Rooster
5. Too Late
6. Honky Tonk Women
7. Black Limousine (incomplete)
8. Bo Diddley’s A Gunslinger
9. You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover
10. It’s All Over Now
11. Hey Bo Diddley
12. Crackin'Up (incomplete)
13. I’m A Man (Not A Machine)
[Edited by steel driving hammer]
I haven't heard of this album...and I WANT!!!! Thanks SDH! |
| 29th August 2007 06:14 PM |
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| fireontheplatter |
quote:
stonedinaustralia wrote:
check this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e0KMG4c_LI
esp. the oh so groovy back up singers including lady bo on guitar
he's good and all but after 2 songs i'm like, dude.....slow it the fuck down.
its a bit to much heavy strumming |
| 3rd September 2007 10:46 AM |
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| Kilroy |
I send and Hope the best for this Giant OF a Rock Legend. |
| 5th September 2007 02:14 PM |
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| VoodooChileInWOnderl |
BO DIDDLEY leaves hospital, feeling great
Hey BO DIDDLEY fans,
We are delighted to be able to report that BO DIDDLEY has now left the medical center in Gainesville, FL where he was admitted after suffering a heart attack last month.
With his health greatly improved, BO DIDDLEY is now resting at home and happy to be back with his family. His family and friends would like to thank his fans for the outpouring of cards, letters and good wishes that followed his stroke last May and last month's heart attack.
David Blakey, Webmaster,
Lynn Cameron, Technical Support,
BO DIDDLEY-The Originator
http://members.tripod.com/~Originator_2/index.html
A Celebration of his unique contribution to Popular Music.
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| 5th September 2007 04:14 PM |
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| jostorm |
quote:
steel driving hammer wrote:
For those who haven't heard this album...
Trust me.
Ron Wood & Bo Diddley
Miami, Florida, Woody’s On The Beach, 21 & 22 June, 1988
CD 1
21 june, 1988
1. Mona
2. Ooh La La
3. Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
4. Seven Days
5. Too Late
6. Black Limousine
7. Introduction Jim Satten Band
8. Diddley Daddy
9. Money To Ronnie
10. You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover
11. Lord Have Mercy
CD 2
22 June, 1988
1. I’m A Man (incomplete)
2. Money To Ronnie
3. Around The Plynth-Prodigal Son-Gasoline Alley
4. Little Red Rooster
5. Too Late
6. Honky Tonk Women
7. Black Limousine (incomplete)
8. Bo Diddley’s A Gunslinger
9. You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover
10. It’s All Over Now
11. Hey Bo Diddley
12. Crackin'Up (incomplete)
13. I’m A Man (Not A Machine)
[Edited by steel driving hammer]
Thanks for posting this! I had no idea an album even existed!!!!! I caught them playing in Madrid during that tour, and it is my most memorable concert ever.....
Thanks again!!! |
| 5th September 2007 04:15 PM |
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| jostorm |
PS: Speedy recovery, Bo!! |
