World Famous Musical Innovator Les Paul Dies At Age 94

by IanR on Aug.13, 2009, under Info, Locations, Other

Les Paul, whose innovations with the electric guitar and studio technology made him one of the most important figures in recorded music, has died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, NY, according to a statement from his publicists. Paul was 94.

R.I.P. Les Paul

Paul was a guitar and electronics mastermind whose creations such as multi-track recording, tape delay and the solid-body guitar that bears his name, the Gibson Les Paul helped give rise to modern popular music, including rock and roll. Surprisingly, he continued playing at clubs into his 90s despite being hampered by arthritis.

Les Paul has been recognized many times over the years and has even been credited as being “the father of modern music”. He is well represented in the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Inventors Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame which is an incredible list of accomplishments.

For a full biography on the life of this fantastic contributor to music as a whole, please visit this website.

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1 comment for this entry:

Les Paul
September 20th, 2010 on 10:42 am
Really sad to see Les Paul go. Such a musical and inventive great. RIP

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