DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Bo Diddley is in intensive care after suffering a stroke in Iowa, a publicist said Wednesday.
The 78-year-old singer-songwriter-guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was listed in guarded condition at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, said Susan Clary, a publicist for the musician's management team.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/05/16/diddley.ill.ap/index.html
Immature? Of course I'm immature Einstein, I'm 50 and in a Rock and ROll band.
New Band site http://www.myspace.com/guidedbymonkeys
Sad news - let's hope he makes a full recovery.
There's one of Bo's guitars in the Cavern Pub in Liverpool - I was fascinated with it. I've seen clips of him playing over the years, but what struck me close up was how small the guitar actually was....judge for yourselves.
I'd love to know how he gets any high notes without a cutaway....the neck meets the body at the 14th fret.
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
hang tough bo, are prayers are with you :(
even god loves rock-n-roll
Good luck to Bo and his recovery.
Good luck Bo. One of the true legends of Rock & Roll
Read today that Bo is improving
http://www.voanews.com/english/Entertainment/2007-05-18-voa45.cfm
Got to meet him after a show a few years ago.
He is a true gentleman. I wish him the best.
John
I got to meet Bo once, nearly 30 years ago. Great guy, a real class act. Sure hope he's up and around soon!
Guitar teacher offering lessons in Plainfield IL
some more news:
175 words
08:22 pm, 05/21/2007
Reuters News
English
(c) 2007 Reuters Limited
NEW YORK (Billboard) - A week after suffering a stroke following a gig in Council Bluffs, Iowa, rock legend Bo Diddley was being transferred Monday from the intensive care unit to a regular room at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Neb.
It is as yet unknown when Diddley will be well enough to return to his Gainesville, Fla., home, where he is expected to continue treatment at the Shands Medical Center at the University of Florida.
According to his publicist, Diddley is still having trouble speaking but appears to have suffered no long-term physical damage from the stroke.
"I was able to speak with him by phone this morning," his business manager, Faith Fusillo, said in a statement. "He wanted to know where his stuff was: his guitar and the money from the gig. I was so happy because this is the Bo that I know and love, and a real indication that Bo is on his way back."
Reuters/Billboard
Thats what I woulds want to know...where is my money from the gig and my guitar :D
Such a shame!
..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
((¸¸.·´ .·´
-:¦:- ((¸¸.·´ -:¦:- Elecktrablue -:¦:-
"Don't wanna ride no shootin' star. Just wanna play on the rhythm guitar." Emmylou Harris, "Rhythm Guitar" from "The Ballad of Sally Rose"
Good luck to you Bo. One of my main influences
Be excellent to each other & party on dudes!
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=686668
