Tuesday Tunes with the Pig Roaster

I've got a big one for you today celebrating the recently (yesterday) departed Bo Diddley. I had the good fortune of seeing him once headlining, of all places, a small blues festival in Framingham Massachusetts back when I went to college there. My memory of the day as a whole is quite hazy for a variety of reasons, but I do remember the magic the man brought to the stage. A lot of his songs followed what is known as the "Bo Diddley Beat" but he made them all come alive. All around me, soccer moms and biker dudes alike were swaying, clapping, and cheering along.

So, in honor of Mr. Diddley, I offer a super-sized Tuesday Tunes installment starting with some classic Bo Diddley footage and then topping it off with a selection of other tunes that utilize the "Bo Diddley Beat. Enjoy.

Hey Bo Diddley:


I'm not even sure what song this is, but good god it's awesome:


Mona (with Tom Petty):


And now, on to the selection of non-Bo Diddley performed "Bo Diddley Beat" songs:

George Thorogood - Who Do You Love (this one was actually written by Diddley)


The Allman Brothers - No One to Run With (sorry, no actual video for this one could be found - it does provide a half-way decent rundown of the current band members, however.)


U2 - Desire


The White Stripes - Screwdriver (it's not as obvious, but it's there)


The Who - Magic Bus


There are a ton more, but this should give you a good feel of Bo Diddley's influence in the Rock and Roll Universe.

Rest in Peace Music Man!