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August 13, 2009 at 4:56 pm #591892
FullTiltParticipantLes Paul died today. He is the inventor of modern music. The electric solid body guitar, multi-track recording, phasers, and that geegaw that holds a harmonica around your neck, all Les Paul.
August 13, 2009 at 5:56 pm #674672
JoBParticipantAugust 13, 2009 at 6:37 pm #674673
JiggersMemberI think Jimmy Page played with a Les Paul guitar through his career. I remember reading an article were he said it was a “heavy buggah to carry and play at the same time” which is why he had it almost down to his knees.
August 13, 2009 at 6:55 pm #674674
miwsParticipantHow sad. :-(
Les was an amazingly talented musician, who seemed to be before his time.
Mike
August 13, 2009 at 7:21 pm #674675
TammiWSMemberWe were lucky enough to see him play just last year at one of the small clubs in NYC. Dinner and a show. It was great!
August 13, 2009 at 10:03 pm #674676
ellenaterMemberRIP Les, for sure! I think it was Les who broke his arm once and had it set so he could still play guitar.
August 13, 2009 at 10:05 pm #674677
charlabobParticipantTammi, I envy you — I saw him play about 15 years ago in Cambridge — a Monday night at a local club and the audience seemed to consist of me (the charla half) and all of the famous and not so famous guitar players of the Boston area. They talked shop and I sat in awe and listened. He respected every kind of music and all kinds of musicians respected him. When I get home tonight, Les Paul and * will be playing in nonstop rotation on my Ipod. If you haven’t heard him with Mark Knofler, what are you waiting for?
August 13, 2009 at 11:21 pm #674678
FoxyDiamondMemberThe Wizard of Waukesha! Perhaps Les is playing a diddy while Hussein prepares “something special” for him! We can only hope. RIP to 2 lovely, talented men!
August 14, 2009 at 1:54 am #674679
aunteesocialParticipantLes Paul: Innovator/Shredder
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