If you listen to rock, pop, blues, or country music, thank Les Paul.
He invented the solid-body electric guitar — the John Deere plow of rock and roll.
Les Paul died today at age 94, of complications from pneumonia. He was also an incredible innovator in multi-track recording, among many other inventions, and he stayed active nearly ’til the end. Here he is last year with Joan Jett at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York.
Joan Jett and Les Paul. Icons Of Music II auction benefiting Music Rising at the Hard Rock Cafe, New York City, USA. May 31, 2008. (PNP/ WENN)
An amazing guy. More Les Paul photos here.
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