Les Paul died today at the age of 94. Every musician that plays a solid body guitar owes a debt of gratitude to this music legend. A jazz guitarist by trade Paul had a string of hits with his wife Mary Ford in 40’s and 50’s. But Paul may be best known for the Guitar that bears his name.
He was a pioneer in the development of the solid body electric guitar. It has been said that without Les Paul there would be no Rock-n-Roll. It (along with the Fender Stratocaster) has become a sort of standard in many genres of popular music.
Paul was also an innovator in multitrack studio recording. Coming up with many of the studio “tricks” that are used to this day.
Paul had a standing gig every Monday at the Iridium Jazz Club where he played with a jazz trio.
The next time you are listening to your favorite song, more then likely you will have Les Paul to thank for the privilege.
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I was unaware of the extent of Paul's work until I read the obit in the NYT. He was a smoking player too...
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