Rock On, Forever, Mr. Diddley. Rest In Peace. See You On The Other Side Some Beautiful Day, Kind Sir!
Yeah Bo!!! Thanks for the memorable moments!!
If you love Rock and Roll, gotta love Bo! I fell in love with his rectangular Gretsch before I ever heard a note. He's the composer of 100's of stone cold classics and he will be sorely missed. RIP, Elias!
Bo you are my brother in music from the lord, I could be wrong but i bet that your playing for him at this moment play in peace!
For Bo...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
jfazio@gmail.com /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Back in 1958, after listening to Bo on the radio, I got to hang out backstage with Bo, Jerome and Clifton James.It was a highlight to be with these three. Bo's music is still with me and always will be. Thanks for the memories and great contribution to music... Bob
I am a recent fan of your music. May you rest in peace
Bo's Music will Live On Always. . . .loss of a true Legend. . . .not to be replaced. . . .Rest in Peace. . . .
We had the honor of meeting Mr. Bo Diddly in 1989 in Albuquerque, NM. He was a very kind and giving man. He invited our family to one of his concerts. His music was awesome and truly one of a kind! His grandson Janson and my son Carlos Sanchez were best friends in the first grade. Please accept our sincere condolesences.
Music allows us to share in spirit, love and happiness. I will forever cherish Bo's music and the wonderful memories that I have singing along with him. He will be missed dearly by all of us. May God Bless you with peace and comfort always.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. And you continue to cherish the memories of Mr. Bo Diddley in your hearts and the things you shared together.
He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. And the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth for Jehovah himself has spoken it.
Isaiah 25:8
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Bo was a wonderful, kind, free-spirited man, who enjoyed family, friends. May the family continue to hold on to the memories and cherish them, these will help each of you through out each of your lives. God will bring you comfort and give you the strength that you will nees. May God continue to live in your lives. God Bless each of you that took part of caring for him in his last days, a special gift to you. God Bless....
My deceased husband truly enjoyed his friendship with Mr. Diddley, I didn't know him as well, but I do know he was a great cook. I had the pleasure of eating a roasted "pig" Luau style that he prepared at our home. I'll never forget it. I pray God give his family and friends comfort.
I send my deepest sympathie to Bo's family, best freinds as well as countless other fans.Sure, for some time I've been aware that Bo had problems(diabetes, a stroke, heart attack),nonetheless, it's still just barley sinking in that he's gone. In the past few days while having my stereo on, was this giant flood:Before You Acuse Me,I'm A Man, Bo Diddley, Hey Bo Diddley, Say Man,Pills,Whoa Mulre(Shine), Road Runner, Crackin Up, Pretty Thing, Diddy Wah Diddy, Hush Your Mouth, Cops & Robbers, Deed & Deed I do, Mona, Dearest Darling..the fellow who gave us all these tunes is now gone. Thank you Bo for those tunes.
Our Dear Bo Diddley has been a wonderful community member in addition to his historical contribution to music in America for which his fame and memory will always live. My prayers and deepest sympathy to his entire family. It was an honor to know him. We are blessed he chose our North Central Florida area to settle down in. Much love to all friends and family. We will miss and and wil always remember him with high regard.
My prayers to the family, I didn't know mr. Bo, but my father sure did and loved the man .I know he will be in that welcoming crowd at heaven's gate with my mom. You will miss his physical person but he will be there in spirit I know this. Oh by the way I do know his history and still listen to his music, Thank you the family for allowing the public be a part of your farewell to mr. Bo through your kindness he himself lives on.
God Bless-ATL
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved Bo, his music, and his compassion for his fans and friends. I used to see him sitting in front of Wal Mart signing autographs while his wife shopped my store for fish. A quiet memory, but one I will always cherish. May peace and love be with all of you. ROCK ON BO!
Tan,
May the Lord be with you and the rest of the family during your time of bereavement. It's been a long time since our paths have crossed but just know that you all are in my prayers.
God Bless,
Lorraine
To the McDaniel Family:
My heart goes out to your family. Be strong, lean and depend on the Lord.
I saw Bo Diddley with Fats Domino in Montreal in the 80's. It was a great show ..... a good memory .... My sincere condolences to Family and Friends.
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
we are so glad that you were a part of our lives. you will live on forever in our hearts and in your music. we will always love you and we miss you. enjoy rock and roll heaven.
Bo Diddley - Rest in Peace - You were the beginning of the most important music in the history of the world - your music brought much happiness to my life.
I saw Bo with Tom Petty a few years ago in Milwaukee and enjoyed his performance very much. He was a legend.
Much sympathy to his family
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Bo Diddley. He was a great man. I saw him perform once at a benefit concert at the old Archer volunteer fire department when I was a young girl and when I was older, he used to come in the store where I worked. He was always gracious and pleasant. He will be missed.
The awesome experience of meeting Bo Diddley I will never forget.
The man,the legend,the music,and memories live on.
He is home now.
To the family peace be with you.
MR.&MRS.LOUIS BELL SR.
2621 LYNN ST.
LAKE CHARLES,LA. 70615
"MAY THE BLESSINGS OF GOD REST
UPON THE FAMILY AND DEAR FRIENDS OF BRO. BO DIDDLEY... WITH ALL OUR LOVE... FROM THE BELL FAMILY
Our condolences to the Family and Closest Friends May MR. DIDDLEY rest in Peace. He left us something to Cherish the rest of our days. May GOD BLESS ALL.
To the families and friends of Mr.Bo Diddley rest in peace kept on singing in heaven because their is a soul heaven waiting for you to keep playing your music with the others who enjoyed singing to us while they were on planet EARTH!
I want to send my condolences to the family and I will miss Mr. Bo Diddley, His music will be heard all around, and in his memory we shall listen, and remember this fine musician. Psalms 23
i had the honor of meeting bo as he road up to a little store on an old farm tractor. a nicer man i have never met. i had the privilege of bo performing for me at my high school, what an honor and later i had the opportunity to work on some of his audio/video equipment. Thanks for sharing with us. I have met some in your family and they seem like fantastic people. Good luck and my thoughts are with you all.
I had the great honor and priviledge of knowing and performing with Bo Diddley as a kid. He was always a pleasure to be around and was so funny! On stage, anything could happen and he would make up songs on the spot and we would have to follow him. And as a kid of only 15 years old, he really helped me to rise to a new level of professionalism and he always believed in me. Thank you for everything Bo! You are truly missed, my friend.
All my love, Dropjaw Bertone
You will be missed. You were the MAN!!
Bo was a terriffic man, musician and friend. I had the honor to meet him and actually play guitars with him back in 1992. He autographed my guitar after playing it and I will always cherish it. He was very down to earth and enjoyed peoples company. RIP Mr. McDaniels...
To the family (Terri), Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you continue to celebrate your dad's life and legacy. With deepest sympathy,
Bo, what a privilege to be able to play your music in front of the Lord..God Bless you
Bo Diddley's life transcended music, race, time & generations. He was the definition of "Cool" -- and there was never a doubt when he sang, "I'm a Man". Indeed, he was!!
My deepest sympathy to the Diddley family, I never know him only through my wife (cindy) whom became a part of his life. Stay strong he's with GOD now. May GOD's Blessings continue to be with the family.
May the God of peace and comfort, comfort you all during this time of deep sadness. Psalms 83:18
May our LORD give family and the multitude of all other fans a sweet peace that passes understanding... which only HE can do.
The legacy of BO DIDDLEY lives on!
I'VE ALWAYS ENJOYED UR MUSIC AS A YOUNG GIRL. YOUR GOING HOME NOW TO A BETTER PLACE MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON ONE DAY. MY DEEPEST CONDOLINSES GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY.
His beat, the heartbeat of America! He will be missed...
Bo took rhythm and gave it a whole new meaning. I remember seeing him perform at the Seattle Pops Festival in "69" in Woodinville WA along with the likes of Albert Collins, Chuck Berry, Ike & Tina and the Ikettes etc, When Bo took the stage with his box guitar he gave rhythm new meaning. A true innovator and music legend !!!
RIP... MY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS.
My prayers are with the family, may God always lift your spirits, and may he always shine upon your hearts. He'll be singing his way in "HEAVEN".
My heart was filled with deep sorrow and pain when I learned of Bo's passing. But because of my strong faith in "God" I realized that he is in good hand's, so Bo" rest in sweet peace until we meet again. My memory of the "True Legend" was and still is, Bo" will be in my heart alway's as a Father and Close Friend I will alway's cherish knowing him and his Beautiful Family. I love you all Kay, Terri, Tammy and Tan stay strong and stay together as Bo's Family. Love Della your Sister and Friend too the end.(<:)
Please accept my deepest sympathies. He was a GREAT man.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
I first saw Bo in 1964 at my college homecoming. I was instrumental in getting him and the "original group", for our dance. I had an opportunity to talk to him, it's something I will always remember.
Before him, there was none. After him, there will be none. He was "The Mighty Bo Diddley".
Rest in Peace !
Thank u Mr. Diddley for your wonderful music and community involvement. You helped our community back in the 90's speaking to the county commision on our behalf. You were a good neighbor. You will be missed.
The loss of another great american artist...he will be missed.
Terri,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your father was an amazing and kind man. One of our favorite memories is from the christmas party your dad played for all of us at cracker barrel. Rest in peace Mr. Diddley.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
BO ALWAYS WELCOMED US ANY
TIME WE HAD A CHANCE TO SEE
HIM. MY FIRST CONCERT WAS
GREENWOOD, MISS., 1955.
WE WILL MISS HIM.
MARGO & DEBBIE CONTACT US. BO&KAY COOPER
As an all time fan since my teens, I felt the need to sign your guest book. I went to see you with my dad. Dad passed away last year eighteen days after my 58 yr young husband. My husband, Ronnie, was a R & B singer and church soloist here since age 15. May your family's memories of all your life's credits comfort them at this time and always. God bless them. You have left a legacy.
May God Bless,He will surely be missed
i met Bo in San Diego, California back in 1982 & we stayed buddies for a few years... I've Missed You Since Then and I'll Miss You Forever... You Were a Good Friend Ellas... I Will ALWAYS Love You.......
May God bless you in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
A true Mississippi Legend! Rest in peace.
Your music will forever be in our hearts, may your legend live on
forever. We were blessed with your
music in the late 50's and early 60's till present. May you be singing in heaven, with Elvis, Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash and the rest of the music world. God be with your family and friends. Thank you for giving us the good years.
To say good bye to one of the greatest legends, black African Americans mens of music known to man. im sorry i did'nt get the chance to sit and hear you play your music. but did get to meet you in person. may the peace of God rest upon you. Deloris Patterson of Alachua Fl.
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
To the Family,
May your memories bring you peace. We (the world) will continue to enjoy Bo's music. So, during his brief absence remember that Jehovah God has promised a resurrection of our loved ones (Acts 24:15). And I hope that it helps to know that others care.
To Gary M. and Family,
With deepest sympathy. Walk in Faith.
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP THIS FAMILY UNDER HIS WING DURING THERE TIME OF SORROW. R.I.P BO DIDDLEY
LaQuanda Latson & Family
Your music will live on forever!
Thanks you..........
Such a kind and thoughtful man. He never met a stranger. Just as wonderful in person as he was on stage. He will truly be missed.
To The Family of Bo Diddley:
My Prayers and Thoughts are with the Family. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying,neither shall there be any more PAIN: for the former things are passed away.
TBG JEWLERY ING (PAWNSHOP ON 23RD) LOVES BO. WE WILL ALL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. BO ALWAYS HAD A GOOD STORY TO TELL.
BO WOULD COME INTO OUR SHOP A COUPLE TIMES A MONTH. HE WAS THE MOST DOWN TO EARTH PERSON, TO BE WHO HE WAS. WE WILL MISS BO VERY MUCH, AND HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
May the many wonderful memories you have carry you through this difficult time. He was truly an inspirational and giving person. My son (who is now 22) and I met him at a concert he did at Newberry Elem. School. He dedicated his time, heart and soul to those kids and spent alot of one on one time autographing so many different items for those young children. What an influence you and your music have made on so many.
I had the honor of working with Ellis while performing in Santa Rosa Ca a few years back.. We became closer friends with time... You will be missed
RIP Brother
I remember having lunch with Bo at old chicago where he was playing in the seventies.I was a musician and was asking him for advice. He said something like " them promoters got pockets full of money that look like footballs,just make sure you get yours." how fitting. This is truly a giant in the industry that we have lost this day. May God welome you home today Bo. Love ya forever. Thanks for the advice and the time you sat with me and made me feel special.Love Glen
No matter now busy Bo was, he always had time to talk. Rest-Bo Diddley-Rest! We will keep the music playing.
Love, thoughts and prayers.
Mollie and Cas Adams.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bo Diddley was a legend in his own time. He was the original and the one and only. There will never be another one like him. My sincere sympathies to the family.
May you now,rest in peace.
No matter now busy Bo was he always had time to talk. Rest-Bo Diddley-Rest! We will keep the music playing.
Love, thoughts and prayers.
Mollie and Cas Adams.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bo will live on forever in our hearts. God bless you all.
Nancy Adams (University Oaks)
A driving & uplifting beat, I'am jealous that he enjoyed it so much more than we did...sad but for today only.....cause we know Bo
Thanks for the music and the memories.It was my pleasure to meet Bo in Winnipeg, Canada and again in Ft.White. Florida.He will be missed by many.My codolence to the family.
GOD BLESS YOU BOB, thaks for all...
The fact that a cornerstone legend of rock and roll could be such a fine local citizen of north central Florida is testimony to the character of this man. The world and Florida grieve and praise the memory of Bo Diddley.
I sure enjoyed and had some fun with your music Mr. Bo. You lived a long and entertaining life I would also like to give my condolences to the family and offer my love and prayers in your time of sadness. Rest in Peace Mr. Bo Diddly, You are loved. God Bless your family!
I sure enjoyed and had some fun with your music Mr. Bo. You lived a long and entertaining life. Rest in Peace. You are loved.
GOD bless you bo......you have always been the greatest blues player ever..........rest in peace...you will never be forgotten
Dear Family of Bo Diddley,
I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved.
Comfort and encouragement can be found in the pages of the Bible.
Revelations 21:3, 4 tells of the promise GOD made of a time when there will be no more tears.
What a wonderful hope! Please take care of yourselves. Sincerely
GOD BLESS YOU REST IN PEACE
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Bo was an icon and will always be remembered for his kindness, generosity and most of all for his music. He will be dearly missed.
Evelyn & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I remember Bo playing at our high school back in the early 90's, he was a real sport. When he left there wasn't one face that wasn't smiling. I got to know the rest of his family while working at Farmer's Furniture in Chiefland. He was certainly a loved person. He will be greatly missed by many. But I pray your memories will bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
We will never forget meeting you in Pittsburgh. We have always loved your music and after meeting you we loved you. We will miss you. God bless you. Rest in peace.
Dear Tammi & Terri & Kay,
Bo will be truly missed .
A musical Icon and Rock & Roll Pioneer & Legend & Fantastic HUMAN BEING ,all rolled into one .
I was able to meet Bo & the McDaniel family in the old days when you guys were living n Hawthorne .
I use to look forward to visiting out on the farm with you guys and Bo .
Just having the oppertunity to meet and speak with him was such an honor and he was just so COOL .
I really enjoyed being able to spend some time in the studio and watch him work his magic on the Guitar watch him work all of the various gear he had patched everywhere,no one had so much neat outboard gear for recording than Bo .
Bo was so welcoming & In Bo's Mind there were no strangers .
I wil lNEVER forget the few times I was able to hang with him out on the farm .
My sincere condolences to all of you and the entire McDaniel family.
Wild Bill Feinberg
BO, DID IT TEXAS STYLE WHICH IS HIS STYLE!!! IN H-TOWN!!! RIP OUR BELOVED FRIEND!
RIP, Bo, and know that your music will carry on, especially through groups like the Stones, who loved you, as we all did.
Bo, thanks a million for bringing us ROCK AND ROLL!!! You forever changed the way I felt about music, by making it pure joy. Many many blessings during your transition. See on the Other Side.
Bo
Your music was so unique, I loved it. Now the heavens have called for your talent and someday we'll see you play again. I BELIEVE GOD TRULY BLESSED YOU AND AM THANKFUL YOU SHARED YOUR MUSIC WITH US ALL.
RIP, Bo Diddley i loved your Music,You will be dearly missed!
Regina
I met Bo Diddley years ago in Hawthorne, FL. I'm sorry to hear of his untimely passing. I will be praying for the family and friends during this time and the days ahead.
R.I.P. Bo Diddley
Our prayers are with you to God for your strenghth.
Thank you Mr. Bo Diddley for the memories and the love you have shown us all. We love you but God love you best. (R.I.P.)
Thank you Mr. B. Diddley for the memories and the love you have shown us all. We love you but God love you best. (R.I.P.)
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I WOULD LIKE TO SAY I GREW UP WITH YOUR MUSIC PETTY,MUDCRUTCH ALL THE ROCK AND ROLLERS YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED
We at the Archer Church Of God In Christ, Submit our Deepest Sympathy, To our Loving Sisters and Brothers in christ. We have been With you all from the Beganing to the End. May God truly Bless, And keep you all in his Loving care, Just keep him first in your hearts, He will see you through. You see, the lord are our Shepherd, Hold Fast to his hand. He want Leave you. To the Kelly, Bryant,Mitchell, And McDaniels Family . Your Church Family At The Archer Church of God In Christ, Pastor Marilyn Green.
Thank you, Bo. Your mark on music and your generosity will last forever.
There will always be a place in my heart and family for you, another brother has passed on. God bless Bo Diddley.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
This gifted man will be missed. He was a part of my life's memory growing up during the rock and roll era! He was a legend by himself! May the Lord comfort his family and close friends!
I remember when I met you and your lovely wife. I was putting ceiling fans in your house in Johnson. You were both so very kind to me. Both of us have enjoyed your music for years and will always be gracious for your sharing your talent. May God Bless your family and may they have Peace knowing you are with our Lord. Love to all.
may god bless you and your family. in this time of sorrow.
One of the elite legends of music who paved the way for so many
thank you
It always amazes me when you hear things that kids call new and its just a "New" Twist on an old sound. You will always be remembered in this house and known as a Pioneer!! Keep on Rockin in heaven!!
To the Family of Bo Diddley,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.
No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for good-bye. May time soften the pain until all that remains is the comfort of precious memories and the love shared.
Keeping you our daily prayers and wishing you much peace.
With our Deepest Sympathies,
Melinda Aldridge
Randall Prahl
bo, you will live forever within my heart and in my cd collection.
odis / drboo
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
BO,
THANKS FOR THE YEARS OF MUSIC YOU MADE FOR ALL OF US. YOU HAVE INFLUENCED MANY OF THE PEOPLE AND MYSELF INCLUDED. WE WILL ALWAYS HEAR YOU THROUGH MANY MANY OTHER GUITARS NOW PLAYING AND FOREVER TO PLAY, SO YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON IN THIS WORLD FOREVER.
ROK ZOMBIE
Bo Diddley was a pioneer in rock and roll and he had a sound unlike anyone else. It's great that kids got to know him again from the Nike commercials. Peace to his family.
Enjoy yourself with the others in Rock-n-Roll Heaven!
I remember as a child coming out to his home in Hawthorne and listening to him play. My dad worked on his daughter after a major car accident in Hawthorne. I thought an awful lot of him because as a child, I didn't even know who he was, yet he was always gracious, kind, and thankful.
Former Hawthorne Resident
Sorry to hear of this great loss to the music world. May GOD grant you comfort during this time of grief.
We have lost another great musical icon. God must have needed another great guitar player. My sincere sympathy to the family.
Father we entrust our brother Bo to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Bo in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
Diddley Family,
The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.
I hear music all around me
That’s the plucking of the strings
A Diddley Diddley Dee
That was Bo Diddley doing his thing
So much he contributed to music
With his Rocking and a Rolling
So much more he had to offer
There was no controlling
He’ll be missed very much
But never forgotten
May family and friends find comfort
From Almighty God Jehovah
And his dear son Jesus,
The only begotten
To know that soon there be a day
With no more tears or death
And no one will say
“I am sick”
For God has promised those things
Will have passed away
Then Jesus will make that call
To all those who we’ve lost
Come on out those memorial tombs
I said rise like my dear friend Lazarus
What a wonderful world it would be
To be reunited
With Bo Diddley Diddley Dee
Isaiah 33:24 ‘and no resident will say: “I am sick.”
Revelation 21:4 “and he will wipe out every tears from their eyes
And death will be no more, neither will mourning nor out cyr nor pain be anymore.
The former things have passed away.”
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the belovèd's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
The talents of Mr. Diddley will be missed. May you and your family find comfort in knowing that the future is bright. Acts 24:15 says: "and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous."
Sincere regards,
The older music is the best music. Today's music has no meaning, no soul. It was people like Bo Diddley who gave us the wonderful sounds we grew up on, and the sounds that influenced so many prominent musicians and singers.
Bo can never be replaced, but he will always be remembered.
To the McDaniel family--my deepest sympathies and condolences. I know he will be missed by family, friends, and fans alike. However, knowing he is with our Lord brings joy amongst the sadness. God bless you all.
Sunrise for the birth of a great hero Bo Diddley, sunset for the homegoing of a great hero Bo Diddley. To the family of Bo Diddley, our prayers are with you during your loss.
They say it's a form of flattery and respect when others copy you or the things you do.I'd say in the world of music, you had everyone's respect and gratitude. You have earned your well deserved place, in the history of music. Maybe you weren't meant to make alot of money, just alot of great music.Enjoy your forever jam session in heaven.
Bo, I remember herein you and Jimmie Reed play at the old Slyliner Ballroom in FT. Worth,TX. You will be missed and thanks for all the great music. My condolences to your family.
Bryant Entertainment Center in Oklahoma City. Was that a great show or what!!! Never was,nor never be another.
Bo was and still is a great singer. I know that he will be missed by his family and friends. He will deeply be missed by all his fans around the world.
GOD SPEED' ALL THE GOOD ONES ARE GONE WE WILL MISS YOU . BUT YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON & ON
Bo knows Bo! I still crank up the early Bo songs. You will be missed but your songs will live on.
man i love your music i always been a BO Diddley fan
God speed Bo.
"BOOM, t-boom, t-boom, TIKA-boom, boom"-Bo Diddley
out of the billions of human beings on this small planet, there are so few that actually make us stop thinking of our trivial problems and instead feel a sadness for the loss of a special soul upon their passing. Bo is one of those souls. The sadness is upon me.
Mr. Diddley will be greatly missed in the entertainment world. Gods blessing go out to the rest of his family.
bo
i listen to all of your song s you were a great singer im going to miss you
anita
NOT FADE AWAY MY BROTHER BO
I normally don't post bulletins - who cares what I think anyway....but today is different and I thought I would share some feelings and an anecdote about the loss of a great Rock 'n Roll Legend, Bo Diddley. I had a once in a lifetime opportunity to play with Bo in the early days of 1990. We thought it was really cool that we were going to open the show for Bo at a club in Chicago called P.J. Flaherty's in January of 90. The collective "We" were myself, Frank Capek, Jerry Frank, and Louie Medina who were called the "Better Late than Never" Blues band. Early that afternoon we found out that not only were we opening for Bo - we were his band as well! After a resounding "Holy Cow", I began to panic. Being the Capricorn that I am, I wanted to know what we would be playing so that I could at least have some sort of game plan. Well, no such luck. So I packed up my gear and went to set up at PJ's and lo and behold, Bo Diddley was sitting at a table chowing down on some chicken wings as I brought in my gear. I was pretty much in awe and set up as fast as I could and wondered if he was approachable and if I should ask him what was on the set list, etc. Well after gathering up some confidence, I approached him as he ate and said, "Mr.
Diddley, what are we gonna play tonight?" and he said, "We gonna jam!" And believe it or not, after that comment, I felt comfortable again because jammin' was a game plan!
So that night, BLTN took the stage at around 9:30 and we had a great set! The room was packed, we were tight and I was excited for what was to happen next. After our opening set, we retreated to the dressing room and just waited for Bo to arrive. After a while, we were starting to wonder where he was when someone came into the dressing room and told us that we better get out there because Bo was sitting on his amp on stage waiting for us! After another collective "Holy Cow", we climbed the stairs from the dressing room to the stage and there he was! As soon as we were plugged in and tuned, he started that famous 5 over 4 rhythm on his guitar. Jerry brought us in and we were jammin! Bo Diddley, Mona, Who Do You Love and so on. Thanks to what we had learned up until that point, we all listened and played what he expected of us that night. Everything that we had learned, from being white kids growing up on the South side of Chicago who had a propensity and desire to learn how to play the blues the way they are supposed to be played, had worked in our favor that night. So much that Bo, in the middle of the show asked the audience to "give a round of applause to one hell of a band". It was the second best compliment we had ever received in our lives. After the show, Bo came up to me and said, "You know I've got a tour to Japan coming up - it pays pretty good - can you guys do it?" I said, "No Mr. Diddley, I've got to start a real job on Monday". And that was the very best compliment we had ever received! God Bless You, Mr. Diddley.
We'll meet again, so keep a few of those chicken wings warm for me cuz when I get there, We Gonna Jam!
Just like one of my favorite songs by Bo, "I'm Sorry", I am sorry to hear of Bo Diddley's passing. May you rest in peace and I will miss your music. My condolences to Bo's family.
Bo Diddley
What a Legend in his own time! Thank you for giving yourself to us in your music! Now it's time for your just reward in the Heavens above, to give yourself & music to God! May you rest in Peace!
Bo,
I had a lot of great times with you on your travels through the ATL airport. I will miss you very much. I know that you are still wearing that black hat and playing that guitar up in heaven......
Back in the early 60's we were privileged to meet Bo and his sidekick Chester. Several of us would visit the house he had here in DC. I remember well, how he had mink covered doorknobs...can you imagine! Rest in Peace Mr. Diddley.
God's plan. We will see you soon.
I knew Bo for many years, and had the pleasure of performing with him as a special guest. On my most recent CD, "After Last Call" is a song that Bo inspired. My guitarist, Jim Hooper started the song with the Bo Diddley signiture string scratch, then "the beat" went on! One of the most treasured memories of my music career is when Bo put his seal of approval on my song, "Jump 'n' Shout". I will miss you, Bo, R.I.P.
Sincerely in The Blues,
Ms Marci
Thanks you for all the oldies songs. many wonderful times was shared. hope this scripture will bring some comfort to the family . Rev. 21:3,4
To one of the Very best and all-time greats of Music , Rest in Peace, Bo, you are a King!!!
Thank you Bo Diddley-a real soul man that had many tunes left to share with so many of us. I hope you are greeted by all the great ones that have gone ahead of you. Peace to you and your family.
I will always cherish the opportunity I had while growing up as a kid in Los Lunas, NM. This is where and when I got to meet and know Bo Diddley. I grew to love his music and love him as a person. I'll always remember Bo telling me - "If you think Elvis invented rock n' roll, you don't know Diddley". Bo, you will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Jimmy T
Bo Diddley;
You will truly be missed" I love your music; you may be gone on to Glory but your Music will live on,and on and for that I am truly thankful. To your beloved family, my deepest sympathy; the joy of leaving this planet earth is that one day we all shall see each other again.
The Lord is my Shepherd! Psalm 23
Forever my heart pounds that BO DIDDLEY BEAT, my deepest sorrow and forever a heartbeat for the McDaniels family, thank you for all those memories, Beverly.
I had the rare pleasure of being behind the drum kit at a Bo Diddley show 5 years ago. The 1st three rows deep were young kids standing with pen and paper writing the words as they came out of Bo's mouth during a 15 minute no repeat rap that made my jaw drop. I could barely play because of emotion...what a showman, what a star....he was and is...The Man. You will be deeply missed. God Speed my freind.
I never got a chance to meet Mr Diddley in person but I probably own all of his music. I Deejay and I love old blues. He will be missed. My prayers are with the family. Keep your hands in God's hands and he will see you through.
Thank you for sharing your musical talent with us.
Rest in Peace..
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Another great one has passed on. Thanks for sharing your talent with the world.
Deepest sympathy to the extended family of BO DIDDLEY. Now Rock and Roll is in heaven. He will always be remembered for his style of music and it will be enjoyed forever. God Bless
we will miss you,,
may god bless you,,,
My mother was a big fan of Bo Diddley's. May God bless and strengthen you the family.
RIP in peace Bo Diddley and thanks for discovering a young man named Marvin Gaye. This jester alone shows how great you are.
Bo diddley, i only remember listening to your music a few times but you were fantastic when i heard you. Your guitars are classic and known world-wide. R.I.P Bo, remember, Gods can't die.
Bo Diddley was one of the greats of music. He will be missed by me and all other Bo Diddley fans. Some where up there Bo wil be joining others for a great jam sesion in the sky
RIP Bo Diddley
Dear Family of Bo,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bo was a great man and musician. We were fortunate enough to see him perform in Las Vegas at the Orleans Casino & Hotel a few years back and he put on a GREAT show.
May God Bless!
Wow! What a pioneer, thanks for making this world a better place.
All my best to the family! John Flynn
Heaven welcomes a true icon into its band of angels. Rest in Peace. You brought happiness and joy to millions. May God Bless You.
Mr. Diddley,
I got to meet you at Ron Wood's club Woody's On The Beach in Miami Beach in 1988. You were playing with Ronnie, and you signed a picture I took of the two of you. It was my birthday and you were on your way to Detroit in your truck. That picture still hangs in my office. Thanks for taking the time to talk to me, and thanks for inspiring me as a blues guitar player. You will be missed.
May God bless you and provide you with eternal peace. Thank you for all you've done to pave the road for every artist that has followed you.
God Bless You & Your Family Bo Diddley.You will be greatly missed by all,and forever loved.
Sincerly,
Cathy Henry,PA.
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
May GOD bless..YOU WERE THE "KING
OF ROCK & ROLL"
Micheal L. Nesbitt
Burbank,CA
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BO DIDDLEY PASSING HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY ME .
Mr Bo Diddley you will be missed, may you rest in peace and God bless you.
A true legend........you'll be miss.
one of my rock & roll idols has just gone to r&r heaven--- the great bo diddley. in 1961 when i was a senior at princeton, i was the social chairman of cannon club [like a fraternity] and hired bo diddley to play in our red bar downstairs. his show was fantastic, complete with pile parties on the floor in puddles of beer. i started the first r&r band on the princeton campus in 1959 and kept it going for many years after graduation. in february of 1963 we played for the junior prom at princeton on the balcony of dillon gym and alternated sets with you guessed it--- none other than bo diddley. what an experience this was and especially for me. years later about 1980 i went to see bo diddley play at summerfest in milwaukee. after the show i spoke with him and reminisced about his princeton experiences. he was quick to recall the piles of bodies on the floor in a slick of beer. sorry to see him go. we're all here for a short time and then we're gone.
YOU DID WHAT'CH DID WHILE YOU COULD DO IT.
"1 OF A KIND"
GOD BLESS YOU !
Thank you, Mr. D for playing your heart out on in the rain in Topsfield MA so many years ago for the many fans, like me, who came to see you. The BEST! My heartfelt sympathy to all of your family and fans.
TO family of Mr Bo Diddley
i was so sorry to read about mr bo diddley my hasband really love his music i just want to say that the bible hold out hope for our love-one jesus christ said at john,5:28,29.he said that it is going to be a resurrection of our love ones,but keep in mind that this is a future blessing after,jehovah god (pslam,83:18) has cleanest the earth by the used of his son jesus christ.psalms.37:9,10,11,34.again please except my deepest condolences.
an american orginal, one of the founders of legendary rock & roll.rest in peace bo diddley.
me and my band (the blind mice) went to his home in 91. we stayed at his house for a week.and he cooked us breakfast. we recorded our cassette at his studio. he was a great man and i am honored to have met him!i still have a cassette tape that he and i made in the wee hours of the night! even then he was building guitars. god bless you and your family bo. we will always love you!
HEY BO DIDDLY.. AH MANY OF THE MEMORIES OF THE ARMY MARCHING TUNES GOOD OLE BO DIDDLEY. WELL REST IN PEACE AND SHARE YOU MUSIC WITH THE SOLDIERS IN THE SKY..
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
to the one and only bo diddley
GOD BE WITH YOU
sincerely, alma
I heard of Bo's passing and was both saddened and thankful for his innovation, creativity, talent, thoughtfulness and elegance. My thoughts turned to Hyde Park on the South side of Chicago where, very late one saturday night, Bo invited one of his students and his band over to his home for a jam session. It was glorious and I never forgot that night.
Rest in peace, Bo Diddley, and thank you for giving so much and touching so many.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
To an all time great...thanks for all your music. You did know Diddley. You will greatly be missed but your music will carry us on!
get on up! rest in peace... thanks for your love.. god bless
Josh Gadd
OH MAN IT'S GONNA BE ROCKIN IN HEAVEN
You're with the big boys again now man, look for Ed Downs the man with the Golden Horn and make some great blues together with his sweet horn. You'll be forever remembered big guy by all. Peace with no pain. Respectfully, Billie Jo
"Bo " Thanks for the memories.
THANK YOU BO DIDDLEY FOR YOUR GREAT MUSIC..YOU'RE ONE AND ONLY. GOD BLESS YOU ,AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Rest in peace Bo Diddley. Thank you for beautiful music that will live on forever.
The Atlanta Metro Observer
KACOM.COM
What a legacy and a loss to the music world. The Marshalls from the Magnolia State
May you rest easy Bo Diddley.
WILL MISS HIM ,GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY.HIS MUSIC LIVES ON ,BO DIDDLEY WAS THE MAN......
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the belovèd's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Heeeeeeeey Bo Didley!!! You are already being missed.R.I.P.
I was honored to have seen you live in person. You will always be a hero of mine.
Thoughts and prayers are with the Family. Praying that God will grant the family peace and strength to get them thru their time of sorrow.
In Jesus Name.
Play that guitar for all in heaven.
Don & Candy Buchanan (Tampa, FL)
A great man has gone to a Great Kingdom. RIP dear one.
So long and thanks for all the music!
We'll miss you Bo. I had the pleasure of seeing him perform in 1986 at Blues Fest. Later on in the day, I met him and he signed an autograph for me. I still have it. Then Bo played a rocking set.Thanks for all the memories and the good music.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Another one of the Great ones has gone on. God Bless his family during this time.
Who do we love?
We love you, Bo Diddley!
What a great legend. I was lucky enough to meet him and Chuck Berry about 35 years ago in a hotel lobby in Oklahoma City. It was pouring rain and my friends and I waited out the rain chatting with him. He was quite gracious and signed my concert program. His music will live forever!
MAY GOD REST BO DIDDLEY SOUL. MAY THE FAMILY BE COMFORT BY THE GOD OF COMFORT.
MAY THE FAMILY BE COMFORT BY
Mr Diddley i grew up hearing my parents speak of you , it was however enjoyable watching you on those nike commercials with bo jackson and the bad to the bone video
Bo Diddly was a Gunslinger. Bo Diddly was a genius. There was no other like him, and there will be no other like him. As original of an artist as there ever was. From his patented rythmic playing stlye, his humerous lyrics and that awesome square guitar, Rock and Roll would not have been the same without the legend Bo Diddly. And in his words
"Aint I the man?" Yes Bo, you definatley are and forever will be The Man. RIP my friend.
Thank you Bo... Your music lives on in music from around the world,you really left your mark. Rest In Peace.
thanks for the great music and memories...God bless your family
I shook the hand that played that square guitar and I felt the blues runnin' through my soul. Hey! Bo Diddley....rock on my brother. See you on the other side, right next to the stage you'll be on.
Bo was one of the great memories of my youth. He will be missed.
To Bo and his family...I hope you know just how much of an impact he made on our lives. He was a wonderful man and when he's remembered it won't be because he 'didn't know diddley'!
He was an original, and his music will live forever ! Thanks, Bo, for the contributions you made & the great music. Rest in Peace.
Thank you for all the great music you created. May you rest in peace.
I got to meet and speak to Bo when he lived in Las Lunas, NM. I thought I had developed my own guitar style listening to Stones, Who, Yardbirds, only to discover it was Bo's in 1972.
I only saw Bo perform twice.
GOD BLESS THE LIFE, MEMORIES,
SOUL AND THE CHANGING STYLE OF
MUSIC WHICH HE WAS IN THE FOREFRONT. AMERICAN MUSIC HAS
NEVER BEEN SAME AND AMERICA OWE IT ALL TO BO DIDDLEY. HIS BRAND OF MUSIC WAS GOOD AND PROGRESSIVE.
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. Truly, the nation grieves with you. Bo Diddley will be missed.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
REST IN PEACE, BO DIDDLEY
TRULY A LEGEND THANK YOU SIR.
The world will mourn and miss this great man. He is in a better place now.
As I listen to a Bo Didley cd. I remember Bo Didley back in 1955. I remember him in my mind as he looked back then. I remember him on Alan Freed. You brought me some of my happiest moments. My sympathy go out to his family. We all lost a great man who brought us happiness.
I miss that square guitar.
Bo knows the blues,,, we'll miss you,
see ya on the other side
May God Bless You Mr. Diddley. My prayers are with your family. Thanks for all the music. Mr. Bo Diddley is a true American treasure. There's cool music in heaven again. Peace.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
A great man of music. God Bless him and his family.
Mr Diddley, Rest in Peace.
Oh, what a great time my dear Mom is having now! She enjoyed the music more than any one person I know. Thanks for the years of pleasure and enjoyment that you gave to the world, and most especially, to my mother.
He will be missed but he has joined a host of others in heaven making joyful music!
He was one of the spirits of the movement for justice and equal rights.
a leader in his field, a great human being, and music that will live on forever.....god bless/cya later bo
I met Bo in the Atlanta airport around 10 yrs ago. He was headed to Dallas on the same plane as me to play at the Hard Rock Cafe. He took time to talk to all of his fans. God Speed Bo.
I'm old enough to remember hearing Bo on the radio the first time, not as an oldie. He's one of the main reasons I wanted to learn to play guitar. I first saw Bo at The Rose Palace in Pasadena, Ca. It had to be 1969-70. He may have been opening for Led Zepplin the first time they played the L.A. area. He absolutely blew the crowd away. Stages back then weren't very high off the floor and security was almost non-existent. There were a few steps on the side of the stage. At the end of his set, I was at the bottom of the stairs. As Bo walked by I asked him if he played in "open E". He looked at me and said, "You know a little about guitar, don' cha." He gave me the pick he had in his hand. He could not have been more cordial.
A friend of mine has a store in Columbus, OH. Bo was doing a show there and stopped in his store. One of his proudest possessions is the photo of him and Bo taken in his store.
The sad part of his leaving us is that there is no replacement. He is the definition of one-of-a-kind. Prayers to his family. The angels are rockin' tonight.
There was no internet when I first heard of Bo Diddley in my hometown Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was 1980, I was 14 and began listening to the Stones but I am a reader, and started to "trace" credits... there was Elias McDaniel, and his music is part of my discotheque since then and it will always be. RIP the Great Bo Diddley. His music and style will last forever, I just hope that young "rockandrollers" will check him out before trying to describe as rockers themselves.
Yet another true musical icon from the Great State of Mississippi, this one hailing from McComb. God rest your precious soul Bo Diddley.
Hi am sadden by the passing of Bo Diddley I loved his music and I will play the records I have often and think of what a great professional he was and he will missed by all. My prayers goes out to his family.
What a great talent. He will be missed but his music will live on for generations!!
I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF THIS MAN, AND MY PRAYERS ARE INDEED WITH HIS FAMILY
Thank you for all the wonderful music for the past 53 years.
MAY GOD BLESS HIS PRECIOUS HEART AND SOUL AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
I got to see Bo perform in Lubbock, TX 1958. He was wonderful. I never forgot the thrill of that great rock 'n roll.
So very sad to hear this news...I have no other words, other than he'll be so missed.
There will never be another Bo Diddley. My photo says it all.
A great musician has passed away - his music will live forever
Bo has been one of my favorite entertainers since I attended dances he played in Greenwood, MS in the late 50's.
Rest in Peace.
A Musical Icon who contributed as much as he could to society so that we can listen to various melodies in variety! Thank you God for lending us "Bo" for a short time on this earth. Now "Bo" will rest eternally in God's Care! We will miss you, "Bo!"
Deserves the accolades. 100%
As a youngster growing up in southeastern Oklahoma in the early 50"syour music was always inspiring and uplifting. To Your Family My Sincere Condolence
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Bo, First time I saw you live of many times...Alan Freed show at the Brooklyn Fox I was transfixed by the beat, the energy, the total audio/visual assault. Awesome ax, outrageous threads , Jerome on double maracas, (Yeah, Bring it on Home, bring it to Jerome) Kids dancin' in the aisles, loud energizing Rock N Roll. If you know rock, then you know Diddley. Bo you are "A Man". Bo you are the Man !!
The Heavens are lining up some fabulous musicians for when we all arrive...
God Speed, Bo, and thanks for everything you contributed to my soundtrack. You were indeed one of a kind, and we'll miss you...
Mona will never sound the same.
Rest in Peace.
Feeling as I did when we lost Miles Davis and Ray Charles; "Bo Diddley can't die...HE'S BO DIDDLEY!".
His music will speak for him into eternity, every time someone plays his sound. From Buddy Holly to Tom Petty and everyone in between, he influenced ALL!!
Thanks for the music and the vibe, Bo. I hope you are in the company of the Duchess and Jerome Green, blazin' that "jungle beat" that made my parents nuts in the 50's!
I'm sorry you left us before I got around to sending a fan letter. Where does the time go? I was friends with one of your managers long ago (Marlene) and wished I had met you. You'll be missed!
Bo Diddley allowed our band to record in his studio in the early 60's. He had a huge impact on me personally as well as my music. See ya' there, man.
My sister Barbara Mayberry performed with Bo at Quarter Parties in Chicago long ago. He will be missed.
Truly one of the greatest. You will be deeply missed.
May God Bless You and Keep You. You are a legend. Heaven has the best band ever, and when it comes to playing the electric guitar....you do know Diddley!!! Rest In Peace.
To the family of Bo Didley
May God Bless And Comfort You
By: Charles G. Turner, Sr.
At times like this when we don’t know what to do
Just talk to God and he will see you through
When words sometimes just won’t do and you don’t know what to say
Just talk to God and let him have his way
When friends and family come and go
Just remember that God has an open door
At times like this when words alone won’t do
May God bless and comfort you
I had the honor of meeting Bo and sitting backstage with him. I even had photos taken. God bless you Bo, it was my honor.
VERY SAAAAD DAY :>( he was a great singer and guy I hear.Always wanted to see him in person but ever got to. R.I.P. BO..............
I am so sorry for the family and for all fans. Today is a very sad day for me. Bo Diddley is and always will be a fantastic musican. Imagine the jam sessions in heaven today!!
If you talk about a TRUE ORIGINAL, well it does not come any closer than Bo. Thanks for changing the course of music Bo! We owe you
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the belovèd's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
He will be missed... RIP and God Bless
Bummer. And I mean that with a capital B. I really never thought this day would come. RIP...
Godspeed, Bo Didley. Thanks for the inspiration and beautiful music.
I grew up listening to your music. You influenced whole generation. Rest in peace.
A legend and voodoo guitarist, you have made life richer.
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
I just did a gig with Bob Margolin a living blues legend. So he shouts back at me to play "Bo Diddley".
I knew exactly what he meant and then he proceed to shred "Who Do You Love". His music will live on for all of eternity.
Bo Diddley,
Bo Diddley,
Ellas cat,
signifying that hipster jive,
Choking that fiddle
making sanctified chords,
Up there in Heaven
gettin' his reward.
Hey! Bo Diddley
. . .
The true beginning of rock for me.
Cigar box guitars forever!
Rolling down Hollywood Blvd. circa 1988
w/co-workers going to lunch. Saw Bo hanging
by himself in front of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. I shouted out "Bo Diddley!!!"
He waved. Autographs and handshakes ensued. Thrilling!! R.I.P. Guitar Man!
Thanks for all the great music, and the many years you gave us. Rest in Peace Bo.
I rember Bo Diddley as a young man.
I had a singing group and he was at the brooklyn fox in ny. He auditioned
my group and gave me great hopes.
He surley will be missed.
There were no fewer than 50 songs written about Bo Diddley. More than half were written and performed by Bo Diddley. We will miss him! =)
When I lived in Hawaii I was honored to have met Mr. Bo Diddley, he came into a little shop I managed, he wanted to buy some mo-moo's.
He gave me his credit card that looked to have been washed over and over again, but then it looked as if some one took the card and played in the dirt with it. So I told Mr. Diddley that he was not Bo Diddley, yes he had the glasses, and the hat, he just smiled, I did a double take, it was really him. I thought to myself I wish my mother was here, it was really him. He was a real sport. Even after me questioning who he was he was nice enough to give me his autograph. From my family to the Diddley family, we send love and prayers.
I know you are there with Sam Cooke, James Brown and John Lee Hooker doing your thang with that custom bottleneck guitar. May your soul rest in peace!! You will always be remembered for showing me what it takes to "Be a Man!"
Very sad news. Got to meet you at a gig you did at LA's Music Machine in the mid-80s. You were a HUGE influence on rock n roll, and will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, Elias.
Bo, it was an honor opening for you in Bakersfield, CA. Your creations and innovations in rock and roll are appreciated and you will be missed. God Bless BO!
I saw him at UGA in 86 and fell in love with the Blues....thanks Bo Diddley! I'll be in Memphis later this week and will raise a toast to this legend....yes a true legend. RIP BO! No more singin the blues!
The ultimate entertainer!
They don't make them like "Bo" anymore.
I meant Bo at the Rainbow Tavern in Seattle WA in 1978. He was a innovative visionary who was driven with that soulful rhythm.
Hey, Hey, Bo Diddley
Bo, you were my inspiration while learning the guitar. I never quiet got it down. You will be missed greatly.
We will remember you in song.
As a young man and even today I think of the contributions you made to te music industry especailly for upcoming black artist. You are truly an honorable man amongst men!!
A GREAT MUSICIAN!
His style of playing the guitar will live on forever. He will truly be missed. I enjoyed his music when I was growing up in Marshall, Texas.
I'll keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest In Peace, "OLD SOLDIER!
Thanks for the memories and the music. I remember sneakin' in to the club to see you when I was in high school in Chicago.
Hey Bo Diddley!
I am big fan of Bo Diddley. I saw him play in Tampa and shook his hand. Bo's hand engulfed my own. He received the respect he deserved but never the money. Bo Diddley-the original road-runner.
Not only was he talented but he as so many others of his era, enjoyed the music he made.we will all miss him and thankfully his music will live on forever.
Rest In Peace Mr Bo Diddley.
The world has lost a true innovative talent. But, his music will live on for all the generations to come.
We will miss you. But your music will live on.
Sadly, the earth loses another rock & roll legend. Rest in peace, Mr. Diddley.
Many thanks to Bo for the awesome music the memories and God speed
Rest in peace my friend.Thanks for all you were and done.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thank You so much. You will be missed, but your music will no doubt live forever!!
You were one of my favorites in growing up. Thanks for the great music.
Rock on, Bo........in Heaven's band
To the family of Mr. Bo Diddley, he will be missed and I have all of you in my prayers.
I once meet Bo in the New York airport. I gave me an autographed pic. Very nice man.
Enjoy Yourself in Heaven
May God's take you in his hands and lead you in this hour of distress and grief. His music lives on.
Keep it real chief and tell Jimi Hendrix the Big ol' dawg is moving in
Bo Diddley, Bo Diddley Have you heard...
You were the man. Hell of a guitarist. You will be missed.
Two Fingaz....
Hey, Bo Diddley, We will miss you.
I loved to see him play that rectangle guitar singing, "BO DIDDLEY BO DIDDLEY WHERE YOU BEEN". One of the great entertainers of our time.
R.I.P Bo, Rock on ,knock on heavens door they will accept you with open arms , God Bless
To an all time great...thanks for all your music. You DID know Diddley
To the family of Mr. Didley,
I am so sorry for your lost, and please know that Mr. Didley's one of a kind style will be missed and never duplicated. To God be the Glory.
How many people can say they invented a rhythm? Definitely one of the heroes of rock and roll.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Bo...You will be sorely missed