Les Paul is a unique blend of musician and inventor. His performing career started at the age of 13 and by the early 1950s he was the greatest jazz guitarist of his generation. As an inventor, Les ...

For as long as you can remember, you’ve had a big dream. It started with a musical toy and ended with the iPod you carry everywhere. At some point in between, you sang along with your parents’ music ...

The Gibson Les Paul, like the Fender Stratocaster, was one of the defining instruments at the dawn of the Rock and Roll era of music. But the contributions to the music industry by that inventor whose ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the music industry. The Gibson Les Paul is practically synonymous with rock and roll, becoming the go-to axe for countless ...

About 80 years ago, guitarist and inventor Les Paul built a home recording studio in his Hollywood garage on North Curson Avenue and began developing his “new sound,” which incorporated cutting-edge ...

Here is a look at major events in the life of Les Paul, who died today: June 9, 1915: Born in Waukesha, Wis., as Lester William Polsfuss. 1927-8: Buys first guitar, from Sears, Roebuck, and begins ...

Les Paul was born on June 9, 1915 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA as Lester William Polfuss. He was married to Mary Ford and Virginia Webb. He died on August 12, 2009 in White Plains, New York, USA.