Les Paul died

[ibanezjunkie]

Well put Marnold! Les Paul is a great example for all of us.

-- Jim

definately.

using Les Paul as an example really does set the standard pretty high, even reaching 94 is difficult these days, with careless drivers and violent/hate crime.

how many people have ever designed one of the most influential guitars of all time, enjoyed an almost unsupassable level of success in a music career, invented a key piece of technology that shapes the way all bands record AND live to be 94?

the word 'Legend' is definately applicable.

 

[Katastrophe]

Les Paul was a true innovator. Think about this: a world class guitar, multitrack recording, and the first pedal!

If he had never invented these things, other would have come along and done it, eventually. BUT, he did it first, and changed the way ALL music is played and recorded around the world.

That, my friends, is something that is just mind boggling to me. As a player, he was innovative, too. I mean, he had the chops to record with Chet Atkins, for cryin' out loud! God gave that man an incredible array of gifts, and he used them to their potential.

Rest in peace, Les.