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Guitar Legend LES PAUL Dies At 94
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:57 pm
by Ragehead91
CNN.com reports: Les Paul, whose innovations with the electric guitar and studio technology made him one of the most important figures in recorded music, has died, according to a statement from his publicists. Paul was 94.
Les Paul, whose innovations helped give rise to modern pop music, played guitar into his 90s.
Paul died in White Plains, New York, from complications of severe pneumonia, according to the statement.
Paul was a guitar and electronics mastermind whose creations — such as multitrack recording, tape delay and the solid-body guitar that bears his name, the Gibson Les Paul — helped give rise to modern popular music, including rock 'n' roll.
Re: Guitar Legend LES PAUL Dies At 94
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:21 pm
by NeonVomit
A true legend who contributed an enormous amount to the world of music. Played pretty good guitar too
RIP dude and thanks for everything.
Re: Guitar Legend LES PAUL Dies At 94
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:40 am
by Fuuso
He was a true guitar hero
Re: Guitar Legend LES PAUL Dies At 94
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:38 am
by NeverendingAbyss
This is truly a sad event. He revolutionized guitar-playing by creativity and talent!
Re: Guitar Legend LES PAUL Dies At 94
Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:19 pm
by hiro23
Farewell my friend, Farewell
Re: Guitar Legend LES PAUL Dies At 94
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 3:54 pm
by miditek
I think that one of his biggest contributions was his development work on multi-track recording, as well as effects- tape delay, phasing, etc.- possibly primitive now by today's standards, but he probably was the most important studio trailblazer of all.
Without him, modern music and the tools used to produce it would be dramatically different. He was also a great guitarist as well.
Re: Guitar Legend LES PAUL Dies At 94
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:02 pm
by AAAAAAAAAA
