http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080602/ap_on_en_mu/obit_diddley]Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79 (AP)[/URL]



AP - 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.