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Les Paul

Biography

The name Les Paul is synonymous with the electric guitar. As a player, inventor and recording artist, Paul has been an innovator his entire life. Born Lester William Polfus in 1915 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Paul built his first crystal radio ...

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American Music Masters 2008

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About the most I can say is, 'Have a lot of fun with my toys.'

- Les Paul

“This is a big day in my life. Thank you so much. Thanks to all you people. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be here...This is a wonderful night for me.”

- Les Paul at the 2008 American Music Masters tribute concert