Les Paul - Thank you and rest in peace

[GridLeakBias]

Les Paul passed today at the age of 94.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/13/obit.les.paul/index.html

 

[radioman148]

not only one of the greatest guitarists ever, but a nice guy. He often appeared on the Steve & Johnny all night show on WGN Chicago.

 

[radiobop]

ROOTSofROCK.US has all of Les Paul & Mary Ford's hits through 1954 in regular rotation. Radio Bop plays the 4-5 charted hits they had in 1955-1956.

 

[radioman148]

ROOTSofROCK.US has all of Les Paul & Mary Ford's hits through 1954 in regular rotation. Radio Bop plays the 4-5 charted hits they had in 1955-1956.

He was also a technical genius and was very influencial in inventing multitrack recordings.

 

[hornet61]

Splish Splash may have been the first stereo or multitrack recording in RNR history thanks to Les Paul, the first Rock N Roll guitar may have been invented by Les Paul, ............and hell he didn't play to shabby a guitar either. How Ironic to lose Les Paul and Bob Bogle so close together. Can't think of another Artist/Technician as respected as Les Paul.

 

[radioman148]

Splish Splash may have been the first stereo or multitrack recording in RNR history thanks to Les Paul, the first Rock N Roll guitar may have been invented by Les Paul, ............and hell he didn't play to shabby a guitar either. How Ironic to lose Les Paul and Bob Bogle so close together. Can't think of another Artist/Technician as respected as Les Paul.

Steve King & Johnny Putman who host the all night show on WGN Chicago often had Les Paul on as a guest.
They did a special tribute show in his memory Thursday night.

http://www.wgnradio.com/shows/stevejohnnie/wgnam-steve-johnnie-remembering-les-paul,0,697599

 

[TheFonz]

Splish Splash may have been the first stereo or multitrack recording in RNR history thanks to Les Paul, the first Rock N Roll guitar may have been invented by Les Paul, ............and hell he didn't play to shabby a guitar either. How Ironic to lose Les Paul and Bob Bogle so close together. Can't think of another Artist/Technician as respected as Les Paul.

Steve King & Johnny Putman who host the all night show on WGN Chicago often had Les Paul on as a guest.
They did a special tribute show in his memory Thursday night.

http://www.wgnradio.com/shows/stevejohnnie/wgnam-steve-johnnie-remembering-les-paul,0,697599

That link has been moved to: http://www.wgnradio.com/wgnam-steve-johnnie-remembering-les-paul,0,1589467.story

 

[cyberdad]

"How High The Moon"
"Meet Mr. Calaghan"
"Vaya Con Dios"
"The World is Waiting for the Sunrise"
"Tiger Rag"

.....all have been in "regular rotation" on my iPod since I originally got the thing.  Each one among my personal very favorites.  An absolutely stunning talent.  Talk all you want about Michael Jackson, Elvis, The Beatles, Hendrix, or anyone else....and not to take anything away from any of them, but has anyone/will anyone ever match Les Paul's contributions? Whatever any of the aforementioned did....and they all did a lot...the fact is Les Paul opened the door for all of them.

 

[GridLeakBias]

"How High The Moon"
"Meet Mr. Calaghan"
"Vaya Con Dios"
"The World is Waiting for the Sunrise"
"Tiger Rag"

.....all have been in "regular rotation" on my iPod since I originally got the thing. Each one among my personal very favorites. An absolutely stunning talent. Talk all you want about Michael Jackson, Elvis, The Beatles, Hendrix, or anyone else....and not to take anything away from any of them, but has anyone/will anyone ever match Les Paul's contributions? Whatever any of the aforementioned did....and they all did a lot...the fact is Les Paul opened the door for all of them.

Factual and well stated. The music industry owes a debt to Les Paul which can never be repaid.