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.
Aug 13th, 2009 | 77 comments | 38,615 Views
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Les Paul: Chasing Sound (IN MEMORIAM 1915-2009)
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Les Paul: Career Timeline
"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.
Jul 11th, 2007 | 7 comments | 7,135 Views
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Ahmet Ertegun: Career Timeline
View highlights from Ahmet Ertegun's life and career in the music business.
May 2nd, 2007 | 1 comment | 2,788 Views
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Ahmet Ertegun: Filmmaker Interview: Susan Steinberg
In interviews both before and after Ahmet Ertegun's death in December, the director discusses AMERICAN MASTERS "Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built."
May 2nd, 2007 | 2 comments | 2,725 Views
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Billie Holiday: About the Singer
Considered by many to be the greatest jazz vocalist of all time, Billie Holiday lived a tempestuous and difficult life.
Jun 8th, 2006 | 75 comments | 39,094 Views
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