Legendary guitarist and inventor Les Paul passed away on August 13th. He started his career as a jazz/country guitarist, but began tinkering with electric guitar designs in the late ’30s. He went on to become known as a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar and the originator of multi-track recording. His legacy will live on through his music and his many innovations.

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