Les Paul RIP

[Bruno]

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.

He had been hospitalized in February 2006 when he learned he won two Grammys for an album he released after his 90th birthday, "Les Paul & Friends: American Made, World Played."

Sad news.

[Prufrock]

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.

He had been hospitalized in February 2006 when he learned he won two Grammys for an album he released after his 90th birthday, "Les Paul & Friends: American Made, World Played."

Sad news.

Sad indeed. Bloody good guitars. I love mine. Massively influential man.

[bobby5]

Aye, RIP indeed.

[TANGODANCER]

Les Paul wasn't just a model name on guitars. A brilliant guitarist himself he made stacks of recording, many with his wife, Mary Ford. I can remember two specifically; The World is Waiting for the Sunrise" and, I'm almot certain, a version of "How high the moon". Amongst my vynil collection is an empty sleeve, a souvenier of misplaced kindness in lending it around. It came back somehow empty but no bxxxxxd would admit to knowing where it was. Still have that sleeve today.

Great artist who gave pleasure to multi thousands. R.I.P.

[americantrotter]

Sad news indeed. all my favorite guitarists play a Les Paul, and I always liked the interviews he did with them. People like Joe Perry acting like a school kid. RIP

[Bruce Rioja]

Les Paul wasn't just a model name on guitars. A brilliant guitarist himself he made stacks of recording, many with his wife, Mary Ford.

Err, yeah. We're actually already aware of that thanks.

[Bruno]

C'mon Brucey, he lifted that straight from the internet to educate those who might not know............

[TANGODANCER]

Les Paul wasn't just a model name on guitars. A brilliant guitarist himself he made stacks of recording, many with his wife, Mary Ford.

Err, yeah. We're actually already aware of that thanks.

It was just for the benefit of some who might not be. Oh, and it wasn't lifted from anywhere Bruno. I actually remember him. Points made though, I'll refrain from comment in future.

[Bruno]

I was fighting your corner there, I'll not bother in future if it offends you so much.

[TANGODANCER]

I was fighting your corner there, I'll not bother in future if it offends you so much.

It wasn't offence, just the assumption that I'd cut and paste something without crediting it. Les Paul was big when I was just a teenager, and that's a long time ago. Not sure why my comments draw controversy where none's intended.

[Bruno]

A lot of your comments do seem to drag off-topic, which is not a criticism, just an observation.

[Bruce Rioja]

Les Paul wasn't just a model name on guitars. A brilliant guitarist himself he made stacks of recording, many with his wife, Mary Ford.

Err, yeah. We're actually already aware of that thanks.

It was just for the benefit of some who might not be. Oh, and it wasn't lifted from anywhere Bruno. I actually remember him. Points made though, I'll refrain from comment in future.

Tango, had you started from the top of the thread rather than just barging in with your "I'm the one in the know around here, you plebs" approach, then you'd have learned that a few of us are not only aware of, but are indeed appreciative of Les Paul's contribution. Perhaps you'll be dazzling us next with Bert Weedon's contribution when he kicks the bucket like he didn't teach any of us to learn to play within a day?

[Lord Kangana]

Thought he was long gone by now. Still, RIP.

And I'm not sure arguing about his achievements was the kinda tribute he had in mind

[enfieldwhite]

Les Paul wasn't just a model name on guitars. A brilliant guitarist himself he made stacks of recording, many with his wife, Mary Ford.

Err, yeah. We're actually already aware of that thanks.

It was just for the benefit of some who might not be. Oh, and it wasn't lifted from anywhere Bruno. I actually remember him. Points made though, I'll refrain from comment in future.

Tango, had you started from the top of the thread rather than just barging in with your "I'm the one in the know around here, you plebs" approach, then you'd have learned that a few of us are not only aware of, but are indeed appreciative of Les Paul's contribution. Perhaps you'll be dazzling us next with Bert Weedon's contribution when he kicks the bucket like he didn't teach any of us to learn to play within a day?

Didn't work for me.

I'm not a guitar player but recognise the influence of the man R.I.P.

[TANGODANCER]

Les Paul wasn't just a model name on guitars. A brilliant guitarist himself he made stacks of recording, many with his wife, Mary Ford.

Err, yeah. We're actually already aware of that thanks.

It was just for the benefit of some who might not be. Oh, and it wasn't lifted from anywhere Bruno. I actually remember him. Points made though, I'll refrain from comment in future.

Tango, had you started from the top of the thread rather than just barging in with your "I'm the one in the know around here, you plebs" approach, then you'd have learned that a few of us are not only aware of, but are indeed appreciative of Les Paul's contribution. Perhaps you'll be dazzling us next with Bert Weedon's contribution when he kicks the bucket like he didn't teach any of us to learn to play within a day?

No Bruce, I won't be doing that. Your obviously personal dislike of my comment I accept. I'll just leave it alone.

[bedwetter2]

I just got rid of one of those bloody things the other day, took it to the dump as it was old and scratched. If I remember correctly, someone told me it was made in 1959 so it was old. It was just taking up space.

As to Les Paul, didn't he invent Fenders or something? Sad loss.

[thebish]

c'mon boys - picking daft fights with Tango is MY job!

[Marshall]

I just got rid of one of those bloody things the other day, took it to the dump as it was old and scratched. If I remember correctly, someone told me it was made in 1959 so it was old. It was just taking up space.

As to Les Paul, didn't he invent Fenders or something? Sad loss.

Please tell me this is a wind up!

[superjohnmcginlay]

Les Paul wasn't just a model name on guitars. A brilliant guitarist himself he made stacks of recording, many with his wife, Mary Ford.

Err, yeah. We're actually already aware of that thanks.

It was just for the benefit of some who might not be. Oh, and it wasn't lifted from anywhere Bruno. I actually remember him. Points made though, I'll refrain from comment in future.

Tango, had you started from the top of the thread rather than just barging in with your "I'm the one in the know around here, you plebs" approach, then you'd have learned that a few of us are not only aware of, but are indeed appreciative of Les Paul's contribution. Perhaps you'll be dazzling us next with Bert Weedon's contribution when he kicks the bucket like he didn't teach any of us to learn to play within a day?

No Bruce, I won't be doing that. Your obviously personal dislike of my comment I accept. I'll just leave it alone.

Well I didnt know. I thought it was just a fooking guitar. Calm down dears.

[Zulus Thousand of em]

Well I didnt know. I thought it was just a fooking guitar. Clam down dears.

I agree. You're acting like a prawn.