Disc of the day
Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley
Magnificent late-'50s singles round-up that keeps on giving.
Awarded to an individual who has shunned the road most travelled and defiantly headed for what Neil Young memorably described as "the ditch", this gong has previously anointed Steve Earle, The Jesus & Mary Chain and Red Hot Chili Peppers. This year, we announced the winner in advance in a blatant attempt to drum up some publicity and convince a solid-gone hero to play a gig for us. So, without further ado...