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CNBC reports that Les Paul, legendary guitarist and guitar designer, has died at age 94
13 Aug 2009
| snarks_when_bored
Posted on 08/13/2009 9:12:40 AM PDT by snarks_when_bored
Les Paul has died at age 94. His electric guitar designs and innovations were central to the development of rock guitar artistry beginning in the early 1950s and continuing to this day. He was playing to the very end, too, in small groups in New York clubs.
So long to a great one...
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: guitarwizard; lespaul; music; obituary
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To: snarks_when_bored
Rest in Peace, Les.
You were one of the greatest musicians that ever lived.
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posted on
08/13/2009 9:37:05 AM PDT
by
BuffaloJack
(thirst for absolute power is the natural disease of monarchy - Thomas Paine)
To: snarks_when_bored
The guy contributed a lot and had a great run. Was also very charming when a guest on late-night radio in NYC in recent years.
To: snarks_when_bored
I caught him at a show last year.
He was one of those people whose work and life was brimming with optimism. When I got him to autograph my guitar his eyes were crystal clear and gave evidence of a man with an ailing body yet in full command of his faculties.
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posted on
08/13/2009 9:39:51 AM PDT
by
StarfireIV
(Atlas Punted)
To: frogjerk
My guitar will be weeping tonight.
Indeed. What an amazing and full life though.
44
posted on
08/13/2009 9:40:01 AM PDT
by
VA_Gentleman
(Everyone says they have a plan... until they get punched in the face. -Mike Tyson)
To: brewcrew
“His first prototype, solid-body electric guitar was made out of a railroad tie.”
Interesting. I’d like to hear that creosote sound.
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posted on
08/13/2009 9:40:43 AM PDT
by
Rebelbase
(Obama--POtuS.)
To: snarks_when_bored
To: Rebelbase
They have it at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
Road Trip!!!!
47
posted on
08/13/2009 9:42:17 AM PDT
by
brewcrew
To: vaudine
To: snarks_when_bored
His work in music goes far beyond the guitar. He was an early developer of the "sound on sound" echo effects using tape delay, and he pretty much invented the concept of multi-track recording. Anyone who's ever heard of "Frippertronics" should realize that if not for Les Paul, they never would have existed.
And his work with Chet Atkins was unbelievable. (the "Chester and Lester" albums.)
Mark
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posted on
08/13/2009 9:42:37 AM PDT
by
MarkL
(Do I really look like a guy with a plan?)
To: snarks_when_bored
Thanks so much for the link. Sure brings back memories of songs...
50
posted on
08/13/2009 9:44:34 AM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(Drill here! Drill NOW! Defund the EPA!)
To: snarks_when_bored
Under the Obama Death Care Plan Les Paul would have been ordered to take a pill and die quietly back in 2006 or before.
“He had been hospitalized in February 2006”
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posted on
08/13/2009 9:45:42 AM PDT
by
KeyLargo
To: Judith Anne
JA, IIRC, there were 15 minute TV shows in the afternoon in the 50s. One was the Les Paul and Mary Ford show, followed by the 15 minute Dinah Shore Show (see the USA in your Chevrolet).
I thank my mom that we always had music in the house. Our 42 year old son plays guitar in various bands. He talks about Les Paul as being "the source."
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posted on
08/13/2009 9:46:20 AM PDT
by
nufsed
(Release the birth certificate, passport, and school records.)
To: snarks_when_bored
God bless you Mr. Paul. Rest in peace.
53
posted on
08/13/2009 9:46:57 AM PDT
by
stevio
(Crunchy Con - God, guns, guts, and organically grown crunchy nuts.)
To: snarks_when_bored
Picture of a nice axe.
54
posted on
08/13/2009 9:51:19 AM PDT
by
Rebelbase
(Obama--POtuS.)
To: nufsed
Yes, you’re right. I remember so many songs from the 50s—I was just a kid, but sure enjoyed hearing them. Seems to me that I recall the radio/TV/hifi having pretty good sound, very rich; but maybe that’s just memory enhancement...
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posted on
08/13/2009 9:51:28 AM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(Drill here! Drill NOW! Defund the EPA!)
To: snarks_when_bored
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posted on
08/13/2009 9:51:28 AM PDT
by
Leg Olam
(Make yourselves sheep, and the wolves will eat you. - Benjamin Franklin)
To: nufsed
I’m going to google “Walking my baby back home” and see who sang that.
57
posted on
08/13/2009 9:52:28 AM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(Drill here! Drill NOW! Defund the EPA!)
To: Senator Pardek
And one more...
58
posted on
08/13/2009 9:53:23 AM PDT
by
Rebelbase
(Obama--POtuS.)
To: snarks_when_bored
To: Judith Anne
Okay, Nat King Cole, but I remember best my Dad singing it to Mom.
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posted on
08/13/2009 9:56:14 AM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(Drill here! Drill NOW! Defund the EPA!)
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I caught him at a show last year.