Spiritinthesky Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 From www.thisdayinmusic.com June 9th 1915, Born on this day, guitarist Les Paul, inventor of the Gibson Les Paul guitar who also had a 1953 UK No.7 single with ‘Vaya Con Dios’ and the US No.7 single ‘Hummingbird’ with Mary Ford featuring his multi-layered recording techniques. He also pioneered “close miking” and echo delay recording. He broke his right arm in a car accident and had it set at an angle so he could still play guitar. Paul died in hospital in White Plains, New York at the age of 94 suffering from severe pneumonia on 12th Aug 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarworld Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 A great man and a great inspiration to millions of guitarists all over the world. We are all benefiting daily from his 'visions of the future' philosophy and innovations. His legacy knows no bounds. RIP Lester Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarworld Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 A great man and a great inspiration to millions of guitarists all over the world. We are all benefiting daily from his 'visions of the future' philosophy and innovations. His legacy knows no bounds. RIP Lester Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I was going to visit the States this summer and take in his show at the Irridium while I was at it. Then the bugger goes and dies. Very poor timing. RIP, Les. We're all with you in spirit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainNemo68 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 In the summer of 2003 I attended the NAMM convention in Nashville. Also that weekend I was fortunate enough to attend Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night in honor of Les Paul. It is a moment I will cherish the rest of my life. http://www.allstarguitarnight.com/photos.html?gallery=show07_03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 RIP LP. Working, tinkering and playing all the way to the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Would have been 95 this year. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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