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Rest In Peace - Famous Musicians Who Died In 2008

Gone but not forgotten...

 

  • Legendary guitarist and one of the most important people in contemporary music, Bo Diddley, died at the relatively ripe age of 79. He died of heart failure at his Florida home on June 2.
  • Legendary guitarist and one of the most important people in contemporary music, Bo Diddley, died at the relatively ripe age of 79. He died of heart failure at his Florida home on June 2.

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Tuesday 23rd December 2008 by | Photos by Splash News / WENN / PR Photos

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Gigwise pays tribute to a host of musicians who sadly passed away in 2008.

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