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R.I.P. Les Paul June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009

// August 13th, 2009 // Entertainment, Music

-picture by Reuters

Invented the solid body electrical guitar that bore his name, Les Paul (Lester William Polsfuss) passed away on Thursday Aug 13, 2009 from pneumonia in New York. Collaborating with his wife, Mary Ford, after World War Two, Les Paul has some memorable hits such as “Mockingbird Hill” and “How High the Moon”. The greatest contribution from Les Paul was the signature solid body Gibson Les Paul electric guitar. Since its first inception in 1941, the Gibson Les Paul has sold millions and altered the landscape of music, especially Rock and Roll.

More from Reuters here.

Below are the two songs by Les Paul back in the 1950’s.

Mockingbird Hill – Les Paul & Mary Ford

How High the Moon – Les Paul & Mary Ford

Here’s a 10 minute documentary of Les Paul produced by www.lespaulfilm.com

Another great musician and inventor has gone away. RIP Les Paul.

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-Boon