Dreamer Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Just red the news; very sad indeed. What can one say? He really changed my world. May he rest in peace. Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 A little tribute to LP. Images can be more effective than words. http://www.lastampa.it/multimedia/cultura_spettacoli/19913_album/lespaul1.jpg Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 http://www.lastampa.it/multimedia/cultura_spettacoli/19913_album/lespaul2.jpg Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 http://www.lastampa.it/multimedia/cultura_spettacoli/19913_album/lespaul3.jpg Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 http://www.lastampa.it/multimedia/cultura_spettacoli/19913_album/lespaul4.jpg Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 http://www.lastampa.it/multimedia/cultura_spettacoli/19913_album/lespaul5.jpg Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Thanks for sharing Dreamer...one of my all time favorite guitar players pro's pro and he will be truly missed by all of us who grew up with him.... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollstar Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Les Paul tells the story, that he invented the electric guitar in 1941!!!!!! It took him 10 years to convince a company to build it! Unbelievable... Here's the interview: RIP Les There is no cure for GAS! www.customguitarvideo.com | The finest Custom Electric, Acoustic and Archtop Guitar related video entertainment on the web. And it's FREE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 The only reason Gibson finally listened to him and released the Les Paul in 1952 was that Fender was selling tons of Broadcasters/Telecasters by then. Gibson totally missed the boat. Again, Les Paul was ahead of his time. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Similar situation with Les, multi-tack recording, and tape-machine manufacturers, too. Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 It's really inspirational that he could still play like a mofo well into his 90's! Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d halfnote Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Plus he did so with increasing arthritis. According to this interview from 1992, besides his long-time problem with his right arm, he couldn't move any fingers on his right hand & only a couple on his left. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111888401 d=halfnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Slinger Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 One thing that I find truly inspiring about Les Paul is the fact that he played till almost his last days. I remember the interview he did in Guitar Player where he said that a Nurse who wasn't familiar at all with his playing told him to stop trying to play like he used to and start playing like he does now. I thought that was great advice. With so many musicians that check out of this life so young, it's great to have one that has lasted for so many years. One of my greatest wishes is to be able to play until the day I die. I want to die in the saddle just like Les. Les will be remembered and his music will live on. Thank you Les!! My Blog about playing in a live band My MySpace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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