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Rock legend Bo Diddley dies at 79
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died today after months of ill health. He was 79.
Detroit Free Press
Concert 5: The McCabes and Mother Grove coming in August
Irish traditions and music have long had a place in Rush County’s community, and the Aug. 1 concert at Riverside Park Amphitheater is just another opportunity for everyone, Irish or not, to celebrate.
Rushville Republican
Search CMT Videos
Watch Jason Aldean's music video CMT Insider News Now - 6.2.08 - Jason Aldean for free on CMT.com
cmt.com
Rock Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies At Age 79
Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died Monday after months of ill health.
WCPO Cincinnati
Harry Partch Salute Review
MUSIC REVIEW Things Get Silly at Salute to a Maverick In a magical night, Partch the ensemble performs works by Partch the musician. Things get silly -- and wonderful.
All About Jazz
Legendary Rocker Bo Diddley Dies at 79
Known for his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat, music pioneer dies of heart failure. (AP)
Washington Post
Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79
Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll died Monday after months of ill health.
ABC 7 El Paso
Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies
Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Know Your Neighbor: Mark Young, Retired teacher
Mark, 57, was a seventh-grade science teacher at Rock Falls Middle School, where he worked for 33 years before retiring this year. He lives in Sterling with his wife, Kay. They have two daughters, Melissa Lee, 30, and Beth Bailey, 27, and a granddaughter, Sophie Lee, 3.
SaukValley.com
New CSO chief says he'll bring music to the people
Riccardo Muti says he'll bring the music to the people Riccardo Muti, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's music director-designate, said Monday that he hopes to take music beyond the confines of Symphony Center and into the city's communities.
Chicago Tribune
Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79
Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died Monday after months of ill health. He was 79.
The Morning Call
Rock Legend Bo Diddley Dies
Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died after months of ill health. He was 79.
CBS News
Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock `n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died Monday after months of ill health.
Los Angeles Daily News
UK police herd up erstwhile OiNK users on conspiracy charges
UK police have arrested six more individuals for sharing music on now-defunct torrent tracker OiNK. None have been charged yet, although they are reportedly under suspicion of "conspiracy to defraud the music industry." Read More...
Ars Technica
Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dead at 79
Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock ’n’ roll whose distinctive “shave and a haircut, two bits” rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died Monday after months of ill health, according to the Associated Press. He was 79. Diddley died of heart failure at his [...]
St. Catharines Standard
IMPRESSIONS: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Or: Guitar Hero III+ featuring Aerosmith.
Nintendo World Report
M.I.A. Engaged
British singer/rapper M.I.A. is set to wed her partner - The Exit singer/guitarist Benjamin Brewer. The star - real name Mathangi Arulpragasam - announced her engagement at her performance at the Edmonton Event Centre in Canada last Tuesday, reports the Edmonton Sun.
Teen Music
Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79
Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock ‘n’ roll whose distinctive “shave and a haircut, two bits” rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died today after months of ill health. He was 79.
Rockford Register Star
PREVIEWS: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Check out the first 25 songs from the set list and the five venues you'll be playing them in.
Nintendo World Report
Bo Diddley dead at 79 Legendary performer wed R&B to rock
Rock pioneer Bo Diddley died Monday, surrounded by family and loved ones at his home in Archer, Florida. He was 79. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, he was a giant in the musical world whose influence has been felt across many genres over the past 50 years.
The Examiner
Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer Bo Diddley Dies
Rock legend, famous for square guitar, black hat and unique rhythm, dies at 79.
ABC News
Community Meetings
Submit your organization's meeting for immediate publication online at savannahnow.com/do/add_event or e-mail your meeting at least two weeks in advance to calendar@savannahnow.com or fax to 525-0796. Contact number must be listed. Community Meetings is printed Monday-Wednesday in the Accent section as space allows. For information, call 652-0310. To see more upcoming community meetings, ...
Savannah Morning News
More business for Amarillo?
Posted: Monday, June 02, 2008 at 12:04 p.m. TROY, MICH. (AP) -- Handleman Co. is selling its North American music distribution business to a Texas company in a move that will eliminate 260 jobs mainly in Michigan and Indiana.
KVII 7 Amarillo
KCRW Kicks Off Special June Programming to Celebrate Music Library
Throughout the month of June, KCRW DJs will delve into the music archives featuring rare tracks and exclusive performances, newly preserved in state-of-the art digital format.
PR Newswire via Yahoo! News
Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at 79
Rock music's Bo Diddley has died aged 79.
Yahoo! Launch UK & Ireland
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