Les Paul

(1915-2009)

American jazz guitarist, country guitarist, songwriter and inventor

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Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 – August 12, 2009), known as Les Paul, was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, and his prototype, called the Log, served as inspiration for the Gibson Les Paul. Paul taught himself how to play guitar, and while he is mainly known for jazz and popular music, he had an early career in country music. In the 1950s, he and his wife, singer and guitarist Mary Ford, made numerous recordings, selling millions of copies.

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Born	Lester William Polsfuss 9 June 1915 Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Died	13 August 2009 (aged 94) White Plains Hospital, White Plains, New York, USA
Zodiac	Gemini
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