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Les Paul (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) - Securb - 08-13-2009

[Image: wp-admin]Sometimes we need to take a step back and reflect on how a stranger changed our lifes. I have never meet Les Paul or owned a real Les Paul guitar. I have played a ton of them. Some good and some bad. I remember my first Les Paul copy when I was 14 years old. I worked all summer to save up for that guitar. It was Cherry Sunburst just like Tom Scholz from the band Boston?s real Les Paul.

When I first saw it on the wall of the music store my heart sunk. It was like looking at a beautiful woman and suddenly falling in love. I do play a ?Les Paul? of sorts still today. My Gibson SG.

The SG was originally named the Les Paul SG. Some said Les Paul had his name taken off of the guitar because he felt the craftsmanship wasn?t up to par. Others know he took his name of all Gibson guitars because he was divorcing Mary Ford and didn?t want to share the Gibson loot.

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Les Paul (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) - Gator - 08-13-2009

He changed the face of music, and we thank him for it, more often than we know. RIP

Les Paul (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) - 3dR3 - 08-13-2009

damn, lived a long life and will be fondly remembered....

Les Paul (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) - Speng - 08-13-2009

A true legend, he will be missed.

He still had his wits about him, he was back in town a few years ago when they dedicated his exhibit and you wouldn't have guessed he was in his 90's.

I'm still amazed they accidentally bulldozed his childhood home to build a Walgreens....ooops.

Les Paul (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) - Securb - 08-14-2009

The thing that pisses me off is Michael Jackson is still being talked about. Les Paul actually changed music and he will be off the headlines today. Fuckin people have their priorities fucked up. Where is the statement from Obama? Madonna? They can both suck my nuts. Ironically when Madonna did the whole I play guitar now thing last year she was playing a Les Paul.

Les Paul (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) - Speng - 08-14-2009

Securb Wrote:The thing that pisses me off is Michael Jackson is still being talked about.

That really bugs me too, I guess Les wasn't flamboyant enough. :rolleyes:

Les Paul (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) - 3dR3 - 08-14-2009

Micheal Jackson died?

Les Paul (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) - Speng - 08-14-2009

3dR3 Wrote:Micheal Jackson died?

I don't think so, Michael Jackson died.

Les Paul (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) - Securb - 08-21-2009

I am going to see the Steve Miller Band tomorrow. Steve is\was Les Paul's godson. I wonder if there will be any kind of tribute?

Les Paul (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) - Speng - 08-21-2009

There's his public viewing today, I might see if I can get down there.