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Les Paul Dies at 94

Les Paul Dies at 94

This is tragic news to wake up to this morning. Guitar legend, inventor and pop music hit-maker Les Paul has died at age 94. Paul died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital, surrounded by friends and family, in White Plains, N.Y.

From the obituary:

One of the finest pickers on the American music scene, Paul was often cited as a major influence on other guitarists, including Chet Atkins, who called him "one of my idols."

But for many other music fans, it was Paul's innovations that will ensure his legacy. They include an early electric guitar as well as new ways to create multiple tracks and echo effects for recordings, which he used in his recordings with Ford and which were later were broadly adopted by other musicians.

I don't believe, in my opinion, any one many has made as much as an impact on modern music as this man. Not only did he invent the electric guitar as we know it today, modern recording studios would not exist without Paul's countless innovations. The most far reaching of course is multi track recording. Without that, music today would be very different indeed. He was also an amazingly talented guitarist in his own right, still gigging weekly at his local club.

Although his name will never be forgotton, lets make sure that the man behind the legacy is never from our hearts an minds.

Rest in Peace.

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3 Responses to "Les Paul Dies at 94"

  • Chris R 03:56 AM 15/8/2009

    And so another great man passes. Such is the way of life. His legacy will be with us for an eternity.

    Les may have gone but rock & roll will never die.

  • Matt 05:14 AM 15/8/2009

    Les Paul changed music. His name is synonymous with guitars and will be until the end of time. He really should the versatility of the instrument.

  • Chaz 06:35 AM 15/8/2009

    It was a sad day yesterday. We lost the most beloved electric guitar icon of all time.

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