Billy Corgan Added to Bo Diddley Tributes

Contributed By: Dan Schwartz Created On: Tuesday, 03 June 2008 Hits: 80 Billy Corgan Billy Corgan has added to the heartfelt tributes to Bo Diddley, the legendary guitarist who died yesterday (June 2) after suffering heart failure. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman--Billy Corgan said that Diddley was "one of the true pioneers of rock and roll, and an underrated songwriter." Corgan added: "His influence can still be heard everywhere. I just bought an old Bo Diddley 45 at a record shop today before I heard of his passing. He was an American original.” :: story continues below :: Corgan joined the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Slash, The Grateful Dead , Mick Jagger of Rolling Stones and Albert Hammond Jr in paying tribute to Diddley. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Watch! Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Slams Fans at Gig (21-11-2008) Smashing Pumpkins at United Palace Theatre (08-11-2008) Smashing Pumpkins Announce 20th Anniversary Tour (24-09-2008) The Smashing Pumpkins to Release Live DVD Debut (18-09-2008) Smashing Pumpkins to Premiere New Song in Guitar Hero (02-09-2008) Prev Story: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Get Inspired By Cats on New Tracks Next Story: Metallica to Own 'Guitar Hero' Special Editon

 

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