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Les Paul: Career Timeline

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.

July 11th, 2007 | 0 comments | 826 Views
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Les Paul: Chasing Sound

Les Paul: Chasing Sound

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.

July 11th, 2007 | 8 comments | 3,293 Views
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Ahmet Ertegun: Atlantic Records

Ahmet Ertegun: Atlantic Records

Known as the greatest "record man" who ever lived, Ahmet Ertegun's life comprised the history of 20th Century popular music in America.

May 2nd, 2007 | 0 comments | 1,837 Views
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Ahmet Ertegun: Career Timeline

Ahmet Ertegun: Career Timeline

View highlights from Ahmet Ertegun's life and career in the music business.

May 2nd, 2007 | 0 comments | 446 Views
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Ahmet Ertegun: Filmmaker Interview: Susan Steinberg

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 | 1 comment | 412 Views
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