THE WIZARD OF WAUKESHA By Dave Tianen, reprinted with permission from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel New York - For decades, arthritis has slowly devoured the talent in Les Paul's hands. The right essentially has become a stiff claw. The ring and pinkie are all that ...
"The Wizard of Waukesha" took up his first instrument, a harmonica, at age eight. By 13, he was performing. His incredible trajectory is thoroughly explored in AMERICAN MASTERS Les Paul: Chasing Sound. Here are some highlights from his life and career. 1915 Lester William Polfuss ...
