2008 Death Bo Diddley, dies in Florida, of heart failure, at 79 1963 Event Rolling Stones 1st tour (opening act for Bo Diddley and Everly Bros) 1962 Event "You Can't Judge A Book By Cover" by Bo Diddley peaks at #48 1928 Birthday Bo Diddley, born in Mississippi, acclaimed as a founder of American rock and roll, singer, guitarist, songwriter
