In 2003 , U.S. Representative John Conyers paid tribute to Bo Diddley in the United States House of Representatives when he described him as `` one of the true pioneers of rock and roll , who has influenced generations '' . In 2003 , U.S. Representative John Conyers paid tribute to Bo Diddley in the United States House of Representatives describing him as `` one of the true pioneers of rock and roll , who has influenced generations '' .