Description:
(Jazz Guitarist: One of the Pioneers of the Solid-body Electric Guitar)
American jazz, country, and blues guitarist Les Paul was not just a talented musician but also a pioneering inventor of musical instruments and techniques. He teamed up with Gibson Guitar Corporation to create the iconic Gibson Les Paul, the world’s first solid-body electric guitar, which later redefined the music industry and was used by musical stalwarts, such as Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page. He also brought in innovative musical practices, such as overdubbing, reverb effects, use of echo chambers, and sound-on-sound recording. Apart from winning multiple Grammys, he made it to the Grammy and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame. He is also remembered for his collaborations with his second wife, Mary Ford.
Birthday
June 9, 1915 (Gemini)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
Lester William Polsfuss
Died on
August 12, 2009
Spouse/Ex-
Mary Ford (m. 1949–1964), Virginia Webb (m. 1938–1949)
Parents
George Polsfuss
Evelyn Polsfuss
Children
Colleen Paul, Gene Paul, Robert Paul, Russell Paul
Relatives
Ralph
What is the history behind the creation of the Les Paul guitar?
The Les Paul guitar was created in the early 1950s, through a collaboration between guitarist Les Paul and the Gibson Guitar Corporation. It was designed to be a solid-body electric guitar with a unique shape and tone that set it apart from other instruments of the time.
