Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at 79  Follow on Twitter on June
02, 2008 at 3:11 PM, updated June 02, 2008 at 3:18 PM Bo Diddley
performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
ceremony in New York, as seen in a March 14, 2005 file photo. A
spokeswoman says Diddley died of heart failure Monday, June 2,
in Florida. He was 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.  Diddley died of heart failure at his home in
Archer, Fla., spokeswoman Susan Clary said. He had suffered a
heart attack in August, three months after suffering a stroke
while touring in Iowa. Doctors said the stroke affected his
ability to speak, and he had returned to Florida to continue
rehabilitation.  The legendary singer and performer, known for
his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat, was an
inductee into the Rock and Ro