Aug 15th, 2008 · The man who brokered a truce between warring Los Angeles street gangs after the city's 1992 riots has died of cancer. Darren "Bo" Taylor was a former member of the Crips and suffered multiple gunshot wounds while dealing drugs. He later became one of L.A.'s most effective voices for helping others leave gang life.
Jun 3rd, 2008 · Ned Sublette guides listeners through a few of Diddley's pioneering songs. One of rock and roll's legendary inventors died Monday at age 79.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · One of the fathers of rock 'n' roll, Bo Diddley was born Ellas Bates in Mississippi and grew up in Chicago, where he played guitar on street corners before being discovered by Chess Records. Diddley leaves behind a sound that helped build a musical movement.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · Rock pioneer Bo Diddley, who died Monday at the age of 97, leaves behind a sound that helped build a musical genre. Born in Mississippi and raised in Chicago, Diddley played guitar on street corners before being discovered by Chess Records.
May 17th, 2007 · Singer and songwriter Bo Diddley is in the hospital after suffering a stroke on Sunday. The 78-year-old performer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in 1987.
Mar 20th, 2007 · Bo Diddley created a trademark rhythm that has become a cornerstone of rock 'n' roll. His music has inspired the songs of top rock artists from Buddy Holly to U2, as well as numerous covers.
Apr 13th, 2006 · A classic animated short based on a Dr. Seuss story about a little boy who talks in sound effects is finding a new audience thanks to a new DVD release. Animation critic Charles Solomon offers and appreciation of that film, Gerald McBoing Boing.
Aug 9th, 2004 · Music critic Milo Miles reviews soul recordings by The Bo-Keys, Royal Sessions Yellow Dog Records and Van Hunt, the debut album by Van Hunt.