Les Paul
Les Paul (born Lester William Polsfuss, June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) was an American musician and innovator.
He is famous for his work in electric guitars and in overdubbing.
He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
The solidbody electric guitar Les Paul which is named after him is made by the American company Gibson. It is one of the most famous guitar models in rock music history.
Paul died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York at the age of 94.[1]
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Les Paul playing live, c. 1947
Gibson '58 Reissue Les Paul guitar (2005)
Paul and Mary Ford in 1954
Lester William Polsfuss (Les Paul)
Paul with pianist John Colianni
Paul and audio engineer Roger Nichols, both winners of Technical Grammy Awards
Paul playing a Gibson Les Paul at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City, 2008
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References
- ↑ Newels, Eric (August 17, 2009). "Music Great Les Paul Dies at 94". idiomag. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
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