Les Paul - Dead

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. No slouch on the guitar himself, he continued playing at clubs into his 90s despite being hampered by arthritis.

"If you only have two fingers [to work with], you have to think, how will you play that chord?" he told CNN.com in a 2002 phone interview. "So you think of how to replace that chord with several notes, and it gives the illusion of sounding like a chord."

"The world has lost a truly innovative and exceptional human being today. I cannot imagine life without Les Paul," said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. "He would walk into a room and put a smile on anyone's face. His musical charm was extraordinary and his techniques unmatched anywhere in the world."

he's really dead? may he rest in peace

At first I thought you were talking about the line of guitars.... I was really excited for a moment. The man himself though? That kind of sucks.

It's not like the line of guitars are hurting anyone... leave 'em alone...

The guy was pretty old. I'd say he had a good run. He was what? 94? Well, anyway, rest in peace.

They hurt my ears by sounding largely similar and assisting the spawn of largely uncreative guitar players.

Originally Posted by Andy

They hurt my ears by sounding largely similar and assisting the spawn of largely uncreative guitar players.

*Facepalm*

He truly did help music evolve.

;-; ;-; ;-; ;-;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iGXP_UBog4

<3 This is as good a RIP song I'm gonna find on short notice. xD

I believe he did more for music than Michael Jackson did.

****ing summer has been killing off all the greats.

RIP, Les. You will not be forgotten.

Awwww, sad!
Les Pauls are amazing!

My friend was over and playing the two Les Paul's we have just this past Tuesday.

A man who will certainly never be forgotten, because of his immeasurable contributions to music, least of all because he has an entire line of guitars named for him.

RIP Les Paul