Les Paul was a pioneering jazz and blues guitarist born on June 9, 1915 in Waukesha, WI. He is best known for his invention of the solid-body electric guitar, which had a major influence on the development of rock 'n' roll music. He also had several #1 hits, such as "How High the Moon" and "Vaya Con Dios."
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)
About
Jazz and blues Guitarist who pioneered the solid-body electric guitar, influencing what would become rock 'n' roll music. He released #1 hits like "How High the Moon" and "Vaya Con Dios."
Before Fame
He made a hands-free harmonica set-up so he could play both the harmonica and the guitar at the same time.
Trivia
Guitarists like Jimmy Page and Slash have used the guitar Paul designed for Gibson.
Family Life
He married Virginia Webb on April 20, 1938 and, after their divorce in 1949, he got remarried to Mary Ford on December 29, 1949.
Associated With
He once performed with Nat King Cole in Los Angeles.
