Bo Diddley, 1928 - 2008

Eric Clapton and Robbie Robertson joined Diddley on stage for his induction into the Hall in 2005. Both of them owe a tremendous debt to the elder musician and his trademark style.
Mike Segar / Reuters

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Eric Clapton and Robbie Robertson joined Diddley on stage for his induction into the Hall in 2005. Both of them owe a tremendous debt to the elder musician and his trademark style.

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