Les Paul dead at 94

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Guitar legend Les Paul dies at age 94

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Les Paul, the guitarist and inventor who changed the course of music with the electric guitar and multitrack recording and had a string of hits, many with wife Mary Ford, died on Thursday. He was 94.

According to Gibson Guitar, Paul died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital. His family and friends were by his side.

As an inventor, Paul helped bring about the rise of rock 'n' roll and multitrack recording, which enables artists to record different instruments at different times, sing harmony with themselves, and then carefully balance the "tracks" in the finished recording.

It can't be said that he didn't lead a full life, never the less the man was a legend.

[Gene Kiniski]

Only words I really have right now are rest in peace. Amazing, amazing talent that will never be forgotten.

[METALMAN]

My dad was upset when I told him this. haha.

Les Paul was awesome. It still is my ambition to get a hold of one his guitars at some point.

[Guest Mr. Potato Head]

Les Paul, more dead!

[Crybaby Bunting]

To be fair, when I first heard the news I had no idea he was still alive. Having a legacy like he did I thought he must have died ages ago.

But RIP to the guy who invented and popularised a type of guitar that became THE rock guitar.