A definite loss to popular American culture. Me and the better half (now my fiancee) got to see him at SWF/ANG-AFB a few years back ('05?) - he was wonderful. The MPs allowed me to ride in by the stage, and he got a kick outta seeing that, right on base. He rocked, still, even then- he'll be missed.
Yess indeed, he will be missed. Bo never got the credit he deserved for starting the rock and roll ball rolling. The story has it that Chuck Berry stole some of Bo's stuff and made it big.
RIP Mr. Bo Diddley, I'm going to que up some of your stuff in your honor. Loved your guitars....