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The move comes after gear guru Joe Bonamassa made a bold claim that “most people who are real dyed-in-the-wool Gibson people will say behind closed doors that their favorite pickup is a P-90”.
Paul invented the solid-body electric guitar and pioneered multi-track recording techniques -- changes that reverberate through popular music today.
Waukesha is remembering Les Paul in June 2025. It will be 110 years since the inventor of the solid-body guitar was born. There will be events throughout the month to honor Paul.
Les Paul, far from forgotten, would have been 110 on June 9. The Waukesha County Historical Society and Discovery World, both with exhibits tied to his life, think that's worth a celebration.
About 80 years ago, guitarist and inventor Les Paul built a home recording studio in his Hollywood garage on North Curson Avenue and began developing his “new sound,” which incorporated ...
As Les Paul’s 110th birthday approaches, his worldwide fans have further cause for celebration. The Les Paul Recording Studio honoring the guitarist, engineer and inventor who pioneered ...
The Les Paul Recording Studio opens in Hollywood, letting musicians use the iconic inventor's 8-track recorder, mixing console, and guitars.
When they hear the name Les Paul, those unacquainted with the history of music technology will likely think of the iconic Gibson guitar that bears his name. But while the late inventor and guitarist ...
Everything can be traced back to Les Paul. First, consider that he invented the solid-body electric guitar. The Gibson model that has carried his name since the 1950s is one of the most iconic ...
A Gibson Les Paul that was custom-made for Paul McCartney for 1988's Les Paul and Friends: A Tribute Concert is going up for auction.
NEW YORK — A guitar that helped launch rock ’n’ roll will be for sale on Oct. 13, when Christie’s in New York auctions inventor Les Paul’s own personal guitar bearing his name.
NEW YORK: A guitar that helped launch rock'n'roll will be for sale on Oct. 13, when Christie's in New York auctions inventor Les Paul's own personal guitar bearing his name. The "Number One ...