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Post #384108 by Naneki on Mon, Jun 2, 2008 1:16 PM

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Naneki posted on Mon, Jun 2, 2008 1:16 PM

On 2008-06-02 13:04, lemonsqueezer wrote:
Bo Diddley the creator of the exotic jungle rhythm rock’n’roll sound is dead - RIP

I met him back stage at the Arlington in Santa Barbara about 20 years ago. I was waiting with some prime vinyl for Mary Wells. Someone tapped me on my shoulder. I turned around and I was face to face with Bo Diddley!!!

He politely asked me if I had change for the coke machine.

My mind raced with thoughts like "BO DIDDLEY!!! BO DIDDLEY!!! IT'S BO DIDDLEY!!! BO DIDDLEY!!! BO DIDDLEY!!! HE ASKED ME A QUESTION!!! BO DIDDLEY ASKED ME A QUESTION!!! ANSWER HIM!!! ANSWER HIM!!! ANSWER BO DIDDLEY'S QUESTION!!!

In the smallest voice you can imagine, I actually said "No I don't Mr. Diddley."

True Story

Sweet man. Very polite with back stage imbecils.