Earl Slick, legendary lead guitarist, originally met Lennon during David Bowie's Young Americans sessions. In 1980, Jack Douglas brought Slick on to play guitar for Double Fantasy.

In 1941 a 26-year-old Les Paul fashioned a solid body guitar he dubbed "The Log." It was the foundation of what is still the gold-standard of electric guitars.

"The Wizard of Waukesha" took up his first instrument, a harmonica, at age eight. By 13, he was performing. Here are some highlights from his life and career.