What can I say? He is the father of Rock n Roll. Like most black folks back then, he got the short end of the stick, but his legacy lives on:
First, the master:
1955:
1960:
I thought Jimi Hendrix was the first guy to do wild stuff with a guitar.
Anyone remember this?
Classic
Now for those who came later:
Here's something for the younger generation.
How original! Just kidding, I loved that song.
When I heard Clapton cover this, I thought it was a Bo Diddley cover, but this is Johnny Otis
I hear these guys have managed to get a song or two played on the radio.
Here's one TD would enjoy. Hell, he was probably there.
I could go on for days and days like this, but I'm sure you get the picture.
Ok, ok. Just one more:
Am I stretching it with this one? I don't think so.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Sunday Music - A Tribute to Bo Diddley
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Yep, I was there!
Yeah, I figured you were. =)
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