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RIP Les Paul

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Gutter, Aug 13, 2009.

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  1. Gutter

    Gutter Well-Known Member

    According to his represenatative, via the AP.

    No link yet.
     
    Gutter, Aug 13, 2009
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  2. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    RIP...

    I don't know much about the guy, but apparently a lot of people really liked his guitars...
     
    Mizzougrad96, Aug 13, 2009
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  3. Gutter

    Gutter Well-Known Member

    http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/53141582.html
     
    Gutter, Aug 13, 2009
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  4. Bubbler

    Bubbler Well-Known Member

    A true icon. Rock would not exist if not for Les Paul. RIP.
     
    Bubbler, Aug 13, 2009
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  5. mustangj17

    mustangj17 Active Member

    I have his Rock Band guitar, RIP.
     
    mustangj17, Aug 13, 2009
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  6. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Looks like the JS had that obit ready to go...
     
    Mizzougrad96, Aug 13, 2009
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  7. spnited

    spnited Active Member

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090813/ap_en_mu/us_obit_les_paul

    Probably had greater influence on rock music than anyone.
    RIP to a true legend.
     
    spnited, Aug 13, 2009
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  8. Huggy

    Huggy Well-Known Member

    Almost bought a Gibson Les Paul sunburst off a guy who said there was something amiss with the electronics and it would be mine for $100 if he couldn't get it fixed. I don't play but I would have hung it on the wall, just a gorgeous axe, same one guys like Townshend, Page and Clapton played. Wouldn't you know he got it fixed.....

    RIP
     
    Huggy, Aug 13, 2009
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  9. Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzell

    Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzell Active Member

    Not just rock, modern music in general.

    RIP, the greatest person to ever come from Waukesha.
     
    Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzell, Aug 13, 2009
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  10. hacksaw2828

    hacksaw2828 Member

    He probably checked out on life when Sam Bass called him and told him Kyle Busch had smashed one of his guitars at Nashville.
     
    hacksaw2828, Aug 13, 2009
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  11. forever_town

    forever_town Well-Known Member

    His name is synonymous with rock, guitars, overdubbing, sound systems, the whole bit.

    I wouldn't blame anyone if they chose to name the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, or at least one wing thereof, after him.

    RIP. Guitarists everywhere raise a glass in your honor.
     
    forever_town, Aug 13, 2009
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  12. expendable

    expendable Well-Known Member

    I was thinking the same thing. Les Paul has influenced everything from rock music to modern classical.
     
    expendable, Aug 13, 2009
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