One of the fathers of rock and roll, guitarist Bo Diddley, passed away in his Florida home on Monday at the age of 79. The legendary musician created the distinctive "Bo Diddley beat," which has transcended musical genre. Jack Grace, the "Martini Cowboy," explains.
Listen to Bo Diddley's music and view photos of his life in music (from The New York Times), then tell us about your favorite covers.