It's a year-end tradition to remember those that have passed during the year, and NME has prepared a photographic list of musicians that died during the year. Heading the list are two pioneers in soul and rhythm and blues music remembered for late contributions to pop culture. Though Bo Diddley influenced a generation of guitarists including Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, he is possibly most recognizable for his series of "Bo Knows" ads with Bo Jackson. Isaac Hayes, who composed and performed the classic "Theme from Shaft," was known widely as Chef from South Park. Brief biographies of these two men, as well as other musicians passing in 2008 are available here. [NME]
Hayes and Diddley head list of departed musicians in 2008
It's a year-end tradition to remember those that have passed during the year, and NME has prepared a photographic list of musicians that died during the year. Heading the list are two pioneers in soul and rhythm and blues music remembered for late contributions to pop culture. Though Bo Diddley influenced a generation of guitarists including Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, he is possibly most recognizable for his series of "Bo Knows" ads with Bo Jackson. Isaac Hayes, who composed and performed the classic "Theme from Shaft," was known widely as Chef from South Park. Brief biographies of these two men, as well as other musicians passing in 2008 are available here. [NME]
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