View Full Version : Les Paul Has Passed Away At 94
chefcraig
08-13-2009, 12:21 PM
Guitar legend Les Paul dies at age 94
(AP) – 10 minutes ago
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Les Paul, the guitarist and inventor who changed the course of music with the electric guitar and multitrack recording and had a string of hits, many with wife Mary Ford, died on Thursday. He was 94.
According to Gibson Guitar, Paul died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital. His family and friends were by his side.
As an inventor, Paul helped bring about the rise of rock 'n' roll and multitrack recording, which enables artists to record different instruments at different times, sing harmony with themselves, and then carefully balance the "tracks" in the finished recording.
The Associated Press: Guitar legend Les Paul dies at age 94 (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jBD78k8tewQ7FPeiKtJbK8QPmtzAD9A23LL00)
kwame k
08-13-2009, 12:29 PM
NO!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy fuck~!! One of the most influential/innovative people to ever grace this planet. The understatement of this thread will be.........where would rock -n- roll be without this guy.........RIP Les
Coyote
08-13-2009, 12:34 PM
R.i.p... :(
Blackflag
08-13-2009, 12:57 PM
Guitar legend Les Paul dies at age 94 - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090813/ap_en_mu/us_obit_les_paul)
Va Beach VH Fan
08-13-2009, 01:02 PM
Hey, 94 years old.... The man lived a full life, and then some...
Jesus Christ
08-13-2009, 01:06 PM
Welcome home, Les. :)
Anyone who plays - or even listens to - any form of music with a guitar in it, owes a lot to Les Paul, for without him, it would have all been acoustic.
http://www.danacountryman.com/csm/back/Number27/27_Les-Paul.jpg
Rest In Peace, Les. :(
bueno bob
08-13-2009, 01:08 PM
What a legend! Very rarely does the music industry get somebody so groundbreaking and innovative...
...I doubt we'll ever see his like again.
jhale667
08-13-2009, 02:10 PM
R.I.P. , Les. :(
Golden AWe
08-13-2009, 02:38 PM
The coolest and coolest-looking guitar ever...
standin
08-13-2009, 03:00 PM
Thank you, Les Paul.
May the Angels brush your path.
Take care.
ZahZoo
08-13-2009, 03:17 PM
Rip...
fryingdutchman
08-13-2009, 03:53 PM
What a talent...and what a life!
94 years of Les Paul is something the world should always be thankful for.
R.I.P., Les.
Your legacy will linger for many generations to come.
fryingdutchman
08-13-2009, 03:55 PM
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thome
08-13-2009, 04:01 PM
Could be one of the greatest inventors in the history of the world.
Not just, made a guitar, monumental type gift to mankind.
R.I.P.
ppg960
08-13-2009, 04:25 PM
That's tragic for the music world.
God speed to him and RIP.
fryingdutchman
08-13-2009, 05:10 PM
Dupe.
indeedido
08-13-2009, 05:30 PM
A long and fruitful life. God's speed Lester!
Blackflag
08-13-2009, 05:33 PM
Dupe.
Step off.
It belonged in the guitar forum.
fryingdutchman
08-13-2009, 06:25 PM
Step off.
It belonged in the guitar forum.
Fuck off.
It belongs in House of Music.
Les Paul was a hell of a lot more than just the name he put on Gibson's guitar. His entire life, his innovation, his musicianship and his creations are larger than a "brand name."
Next time, PM a mod and ask them to move the thread that came first if you think it's in the wrong forum. Don't intentionally start a dupe, dumbass.
Wait a minute...the mods think you're a fucktard too.
Never mind.
Blackflag
08-13-2009, 06:40 PM
Fuck off.
It belongs in House of Music.
Les Paul was a hell of a lot more than just the name he put on Gibson's guitar. His entire life, his innovation, his musicianship and his creations are larger than a "brand name."
Next time, PM a mod and ask them to move the thread that came first if you think it's in the wrong forum. Don't intentionally start a dupe, dumbass.
Wait a minute...the mods think you're a fucktard too.
Never mind.
Think about his contribution to music compared to his contribution to instrument and recording technology. Which do you think was more significant? It has nothing to do with a brand name.
And I didn't know it was a dupe when I started it, obviously. I rely on assholes with no jobs to scour the entire website comparing posts. Nice work.
Only a homo like yourself could start a fight in a memoriam thread. I hope you're proud of yourself, pillowbiter.
fryingdutchman
08-13-2009, 06:53 PM
Think about his contribution to music compared to his contribution to instrument and recording technology. Which do you think was more significant? It has nothing to do with a brand name.
His contribution to music and his technological innovation go hand in hand. The reason everybody heard his innovative techniques and technological innovations is because of the music he recorded along with his wife Mary Ford.
And I didn't know it was a dupe when I started it, obviously. I rely on assholes with no jobs to scour the entire website comparing posts. Nice work.
Your post came a whopping 36 minutes after the first one in the correct forum. Which shows that the only thing you were worried about was being "first." Attention whore much?
Only a homo like yourself could start a fight in a memoriam thread. I hope you're proud of yourself, pillowbiter.
Wow...another genius who whips out the "gay insult." You remind me of another worthless douche nozzle named "Dolemite!" Is that really all you have?
And pointing out it was a dupe thread isn't "starting a fight." You're the one who fired back with "step off", so look in the mirror if you want to place blame, faghag.
Would a mod please close this thread so that the proper Les Paul memorial thread can continue untainted?
ULTRAMAN VH
08-13-2009, 06:58 PM
Ok, I nearly pissed myself laughing at this feud. It is a close call, but I have to give the nod to The Frying Dutch Pretzel. I was watching some you tube footage and the guy made some great music too. His collaborations with Chet Atkins are top notch and I believe it scored him a Grammy.
jhale667
08-13-2009, 07:07 PM
I'd be for merging the two after deleting the flame-fest bullshit. :rolleyes:
ULTRAMAN VH
08-13-2009, 07:25 PM
Talk about a productive member of society! He gave so much to the world of music, his contributions and achievments will live on forever. A true legend and a class act. RIP
Blackflag
08-13-2009, 07:26 PM
Wow...another genius who whips out the "gay insult." You remind me of another worthless douche nozzle named "Dolemite!" Is that really all you have?
Too close to home?
And pointing out it was a dupe thread isn't "starting a fight." You're the one who fired back with "step off", so look in the mirror if you want to place blame, faghag.
Step off, step off.
Go fry me some chicken...biatch.
Douglas T.
08-13-2009, 09:03 PM
His legacy will go on forever!! RIP LP!
RIP.
I read an interview a long time ago in which Billy Idol said that someone had made a mistake; that the King of Rock 'n' Roll is not Elvis, but Les Paul.
Mike Malloy pretty much just said the same thing.
Elvis himself played acoustic guitar (aside from the 68 comeback special) but Scotty Moore wouldn't have sounded the same backing him up without an electric.
Va Beach VH Fan
08-13-2009, 09:18 PM
Guitar, studio wizard Les Paul dies at 94 - CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/13/obit.les.paul/index.html#cnnSTCOther1)
Ed's statement:
"Les Paul was a pioneer, an innovator and a dear friend. I am deeply saddened at the news of his passing. I was aware he had age-related health issues, but I did not know the depth or the severity. It was truly an honor to have known him and sit around with him talking guitars. I am especially glad that he, my son Wolfgang and I had a chance to spend some quality time together in the past few years. I will miss him dearly."
Va Beach VH Fan
08-13-2009, 10:13 PM
Merged with the other thread in Gear Street...
Fuct Jup
08-14-2009, 09:31 AM
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/44855/2613317870104844794S425x425Q85.jpg
Paul also helped bring about the rise of rock 'n' roll with multitrack recording, which enables artists to record different instruments at different times, sing harmony with themselves, and then carefully balance the tracks in the finished recording.
Blackflag
08-14-2009, 05:54 PM
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/44855/2613317870104844794S425x425Q85.jpg
Paul also helped bring about the rise of rock 'n' roll with multitrack recording, which enables artists to record different instruments at different times, sing harmony with themselves, and then carefully balance the tracks in the finished recording.
That picture is fantastic.
Reverberator
08-14-2009, 06:45 PM
Massive...
R.i.p
Nitro Express
08-14-2009, 11:31 PM
I always liked this Coors beer commercial with Les Paul in it.
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Golden AWe
08-15-2009, 03:45 AM
Let's not forget this tribute EVH made back in the day...
http://www.alivenotdead.com/attachments/2009/06/17/20/71157_200906172005471.thumb.jpg
ODShowtime
08-15-2009, 11:49 AM
All of the chunkiest riffs in existence would not have been born without you buddy.
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