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Les paul dies aged 94

  • 13-08-2009 6:03pm
    #1
    Its So Easy
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    The man who gave his name to the gibson les paul guitar died of complications from pneumonia.

    RIP


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  • #2
    damonjewel
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    Its So Easy wrote: »
    The man who gave his name to the gibson les paul guitar.

    Not to mention his innovations in multitrack recording, and electronic pioneering. A jazz guitarist of amazing skill, Multiple Hit records, and an inspiration to many.

    Very Sad to hear this, a true great


  • #3
    Karl Hungus
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    Jesus. RIP, a true legend. :(


  • #4
    phelixoflaherty
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    Watch a docu on him on BBC a few monthe back. It was like discovering music all over again. He was unreal.
    Never took anything technical at face value. Always wanted to know how they worked and how he could make them work for him.
    But the main thing was a gent, up for a laugh and he played until the end.
    Timeless.


  • #5
    dr.bollocko
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    Just heard this now on the radio. 94. Wow.


  • #6
    Switchead
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    Just found out the 94yr old legend passed away today...


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  • #7
    Switchead
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    this has shocked me to the core, true legend, was suppposed to be flying to NY to see him in a few weeks, cant believe it

    RIP


  • #8
    Sofaspud
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    Big loss for the music world!

    He was 94 though, a long eventful life!


  • #9
    Sephiroth_dude
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    R.I.P


  • #10
    RossFixxxed
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    Least it wasn't in a fender bender... sigh. Sorry.

    He was an absolute legend, did so much for guitars and guitar players.... And as was said a real gent.

    RIP


  • #11
    dr.bollocko
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    Rather strange collection of pics on BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8200499.stm


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  • #12
    Nevyn
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    1470.png


  • #13
    120_Minutes
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYlG7qb3iCs


    RIP Les.


    what many dont know is in the 50's he broke his arm in an auto accident, and had his arm set so he could continue playing!!


  • #14
    mike65
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    Les Paul - Chasing Sound
    The life story of the late jazz guitarist, father of the solid-body electric guitar and inventor of multi-track recording. This programme narrates his rags-to-riches life story, set to a soundtrack of his greatest hits, from How High the Moon to Put a Ring on My Finger, as well as interviews with BB King, Jeff Beck, Tony Bennett and Phil Ramone
    Category General Music/Ballet/Dance
    Director John Paulson
    Producer James Arntz
    BBC4 10:00pm-11:30pm (1 hour 30 minutes) Tue 1 Sep


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