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.
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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.
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