Members Guitar Heel Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 RIB LP. Thanks for everything you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rock-lobster Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 This is so sad. I'm in the middle of writing a big 5000 word essay on the man, and had already arranged a private interview with him following one of his shows in new york. I actually talked to the guy on the phone and he sounded like a really cool dude, and of course listening to his music all the time has left a big influence on me. I'm heartbroken by this news. It's very hard to believe. Les Paul was always one of my personal heroes and i was very excited to meet him and hear him play. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 This is so sad. I'm in the middle of writing a big 5000 word essay on the man, and had already arranged a private interview with him following one of his shows in new york. I actually talked to the guy on the phone and he sounded like a really cool dude, and of course listening to his music all the time has left a big influence on me. I'm heartbroken by this news. It's very hard to believe. Les Paul was always one of my personal heroes and i was very excited to meet him and hear him play. RIP. That really sucks lobby. Pretty cool you had the chance to speak to him though. A shame you won't get the face to face though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Loudness Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 i know, Les will probably just be a blip on the screen, while MJ gets these lavish tributes, les paul was a millions time the musician that MJ was.MJ was a musician? , this I did not know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dewysoss Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 This is so sad. I'm in the middle of writing a big 5000 word essay on the man, and had already arranged a private interview with him following one of his shows in new york. I actually talked to the guy on the phone and he sounded like a really cool dude, and of course listening to his music all the time has left a big influence on me. I'm heartbroken by this news. It's very hard to believe. Les Paul was always one of my personal heroes and i was very excited to meet him and hear him play. RIP. I feel absolutely the same way. I wrote several essays on him over the last few years. The man was a legend and a revolutionary. Some people forget that he's not just responsible for that guitar and awesome music, but for so many things we guitarists take for granted, pickups, multitracking, the solid body guitar.RIP Les. Thank you for all you've done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GibsonQC Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 Thank you Les - sorry I wasn't able to make the pilgrimage to the Iridium Same here. I always wanted to get there to see/hear him. RIP, Les... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SPONGEBOB Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hey - it's not sad! The guy was in his mid 90s, lived a full and productive life, received numerous accolades and fame, and was healthy until the end. I envy the guy - I can't imagine much else you could ask for in a life well-lived.excellent points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paul44 Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 Just heard the news.None of us would be here if it wasn't for Les. RIP Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 RIP - Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alex W Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 He lived a good life and has done a lot for guitar and music in general. Rest in peace Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 RIP - Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 RIP - Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dleuen Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 Wow. I think its safe to say he has affected all of our lives. Hopefully he died content with all he has accomplished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SPONGEBOB Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 this is a very sweet little piece from his heydey, along with his beautiful and talented wife Mary Ford who was a fine guitarist in her own right. Its corny but really cute, and some terrific playing, and timing .. enjoy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noisebloom Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 Vaya con Dios, Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 Here is the link to the cnn story. http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/13/obit.les.paul/index.html?eref=igoogle_cnn As EllenGtrGill said, for a long time he was limited to the use of 2 fingers on his left hand. But I did not know he was a Wisconsinite! - w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TruSlice Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hey, wasn't there a thread about all the stars recently dieing off so suddenly? ...and bet who the next one would be? I guess I lose, I picked Robin Williams. *RIP LP* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HamsterSandwich Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 I haven't posted here in years, but I figured it would be a fitting place to pay my respects and tip my hat to the genius that was Les Paul. It's sad to see him go, but 94 years of music and innovation is a life any of us would be lucky to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zemmy Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 Godspeed Les:cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members charveldan Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 God Bless the "Wizard of Waukesha," if there are Goldtops in heaven he's playing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dega500 Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 R.I.P. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members charveldan Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 God Bless the "Wizard of Waukesha," if there are Goldtops in heaven he's playing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members o.versteer Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 RIP Les, what a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 Sad to lose one of the most versatile guitarists of all time. As far as people now wanting a namesake guitar, I see nothing wrong with this as some posters have elluded to. I just hope Gibson sees fit to donate some of that windfall back into programs benefitting poor kids that have musical talent. Then & only then will I buy an LP. I'm not dissing the man, just the company if they don't do right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members anosan1 Posted August 13, 2009 Members Share Posted August 13, 2009 RIP les paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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