Happy Birthday Les Paul

Posted by: Susie  //  Category: Pencil Sketches

Les Paul

At age 93, still amazing the music world, Inventor & Musician are only two words that come to mind when we hear the name Les Paul.

Starting at an early age with a fascination for the harmonica, Les Paul began his musical journey into many lives across America, I don’t imagine he saw the things that were to come, he had to feel it in the fibers of his soul.

With the dedication to the sound & instruments, not even letting a broken arm stop his playing or his drive, he brought into the world effects that have bred the need for guitar players to strive for incredible licks and uniqueness.

A true pioneer of the musical industry, with the design of “The Log” he sailed the musical river with various instruments.

Throughout his learning years, he dabbled with the banjo, piano and guitar.  In the early 50’s Gibson Guitars designed a guitar with the very suggestions of Les Paul, through some turbulent times the original design was changed unbeknown to Les Paul, he asked his name be removed from it, and it is now known as the SG. Still endorsing Gibson Guitars, Les Paul creates an explosion of fireworks in guitar players eyes and hands worldwide.

An Inventor and a Mentor, to many - here’s wishing you a Happy Birthday!

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