Bo Diddley

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By Mark McStea published 25 June 19

Buzz Feiten’s latest creation pays tribute to the late, great Bo Diddley (and Joe Walsh has already claimed one!)

By Alan di Perna published 30 December 13

By Guitar World Editors published 17 May 07

Guitar legend suffers stroke.

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