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Post by fullshredd on Aug 13, 2009 10:36:44 GMT -6
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Post by Erikrt123 on Aug 13, 2009 10:40:24 GMT -6
That is too bad. He was a true legend.
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Post by fullshredd on Aug 13, 2009 10:45:55 GMT -6
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Post by themaidenmaniac on Aug 13, 2009 11:11:26 GMT -6
I was about to post this myself. Still, a great innings at 94, and I guess he will be a legend forever more. In another 40 years Drew, your Les Pauls will be worth a fortune  |
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Post by dragoncure on Aug 13, 2009 11:11:31 GMT -6
sad news, words fail me at the moment. he did more for music than most people will ever know. here's one of my favorite clips of les |
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Post by blackorchidx on Aug 13, 2009 11:28:21 GMT -6
Les was a funny guy, I was in the process of setting up an interview with him for shred academy once, would've been great to do that.
Nice you got to meet him drew, he will be missed
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Post by Adji on Aug 13, 2009 11:35:18 GMT -6
Just heard about this RIP Les Paul and thanks for everything.
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Post by fullshredd on Aug 13, 2009 11:44:41 GMT -6
Just heard about this RIP Les Paul and thanks for everything. My ode to Les   That's a homemade plectrum he made in his spare time in the plastic sleeve in the strings. He kept them in his kitchen in a jar and made them in his spare time. It was HARD for him to let it go! LOL I tried for a couple of years to get a museum or tribute dedicated to Les in our hometown over the last couple of years. Unfortunately it didn't materialize: Today: "Drew, Yes we did try. In fact I met with Les in my office in May this year to go over some details and also to ask him, in person, for some of his “keepsakes” to display in our museum. Unfortunately, none of our efforts came to be. He is a legend and will be missed a great deal by everyone especially, the Township of Mahwah and his many friends. Regards, Mayor Martel From: DrewC**@aol.com [mailto:DrewC**@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:48 PM To: rm***@mahwahtwp.org Subject: Re: Les Paul At least we tried over the last couple of years to get a dedication to him in the town, right Mayor? Sincerely, Drew" |
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Post by Adam "Steam Master" Bradley on Aug 13, 2009 12:59:22 GMT -6
another true legend has gone to a better place...
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Post by roboblaze on Aug 13, 2009 13:32:06 GMT -6
I know I will miss him, I hope that some one will set up a concert in his honor, that would be cool. Everyone would play LP's and get all the top players, what a show that would be.
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Post by fullshredd on Aug 13, 2009 14:39:49 GMT -6
Comments so far today:
Slash said, "Les Paul was a shining example of how full one's life can be, he was so vibrant and full of positive energy. I'm honored and humbled to have known and played with him over the years, he was an exceptionally brilliant man."
Joe Satriani said, "Les Paul set a standard for musicianship and innovation that remains unsurpassed. He was the original guitar hero, and the kindest of souls. Last October I joined him onstage at The Iridium club in NYC, and he was still shredding. He was and still is an inspiration to us all."
Keb’ Mo’ said, “He’s a guy who played right up to the end, that’s what we all want to do! With his brilliant playing and invention of multi track recording, Les Paul changed the face of music history.”
Bootsy Collins said, "Yes, it is very painful when you lose a man, his music, and his everyday presence here on this planet called earth. For us musicians that knew the bar that this man Mr. Les Paul set, not only for guitar players but for music in general, especially rock music, the world will never be the same. His famous Gibson Les Paul brand Guitar's are still to this day the number one hottest rock guitar on the market. I got the opportunity in 1991 to do a session with Mr. Paul when I was with Dee-Lite, we did a song called: "A little More of Les". yes, one of my corky titles of course, but It was such an inspiration to be in the presence of such greatness, he will be sadly missed by many. We love you Les!"
Joan Jett said, "I, and everyone at Blackheart Records, mourn the passing of our dear friend, Les Paul. He was a genius inventor, musical innovator, and a wonderful person. Without the advances he pioneered, the recording sciences and the electric guitar would have been left years behind. I will miss him so much."
Ace Frehley said, "The music industry has lost a giant! I'm very saddened by the news of Les Paul's passing. I was lucky enough to have known Les as a friend, and admired him as a musician and innovator. He forever changed the way we listen to music."
Butch Walker said, "Les Paul... I will always owe you.. bigtime..."
Billy Gibbons said, "Les Paul brought six strings to electricity and electricity to six strings. Les Paul was an innovator, a groundbreaker, a risk taker, a mentor and a friend. Try to imagine what we'd be doing if he hadn't come along and changed the world. There will always be more Les to come. That's certified."
Rickey Medlocke said, "I'm so thankful that this guy was such an incredible genius for developing such a great guitar. I am a 3rd generation Gibson user and I always will be. God bless Les Paul."
Tad Kubler said, "There are very few human beings in history that touched so many people the way Les Paul did. He shared his gifts with everyone and brought people together with his brilliance and devotion to music and the art of sound. It was a privilege to have met him. He will be incredibly missed. But our blessing is to know his spirit and soul will live for eternity in music everywhere."
Wes Scantlon said, "Les and I have the same birthday – it is an honor to have been born on the same day as such a genius guitarist, innovator and human being"
Neil Portnow (President/CEO of The Recording Academy®) said, "Three-time GRAMMY® winner Les Paul was a musical mastermind whose innovations in electric guitar and recorded music are unparalleled. A 1983 Trustees Award recipient and a 2001 Technical GRAMMY Award recipient, his career and contributions to popular music will forever be celebrated, and will continue to influence future generations of musicians. His magnetic charm and sunny disposition matched his incredible skill set, and he will always be remembered with great fondness, humility, and respect. The music industry has lost a true innovator and legend."
Brian Wilson said, "Les Paul and Mary Ford were among my most favorite musicians in the 50’s. He was the first guy to do multi guitar multi track recording and that turned me on to guitars and stacking vocals for our records."
Johnny A. said, "I am personally very saddened by the passing of Mr. Les Paul. As well as being such an iconic figure in the world of music, as a player and inventor, Les was truly a gentleman with an unbeatable sense of humor. It has been my honor to have known and played with him. His spirit will surely be missed."
Dave Navarro, "Les is single handedly responsible for the direction and evolution of the modern rock movement. Period. If you are a fan of modern music, you owe Les Paul an enormous THANK YOU!"
Don Miggs said, "I used to promise myself that every trip back home to NY should be capped off with seeing Les perform. I knew he wasn't going to be around forever and seeing him was a "must-do.” Sadly, I never made good on my promise but one night I was walking into a deli and who do I see? Yup. My palms went sweaty, my tongue felt thick and I got a pit in my stomach, but I stopped him with a grunt of some sort. He looked me square in eye like "don't miss this moment," and I gulped and said, "It’s because of you I can put food on my family’s table, thank you," and he said, "You've done that for yourself, son, but thank you.” And he was gone. Ah, Les, thank you thank you."
Randy Bachman said, "I am deeply touched by the passing of Les Paul who I first met in 1959. As a guitarist, composer, electronic innovator and inventor he was beyong genius and there was none other like him. He was a true musical gift from God to the world and spent his life honoring that gift. I proudly play my Les Paul guitars every night on stage and never forget the moments we shared."
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Post by roboblaze on Aug 13, 2009 15:45:07 GMT -6
I think he had like 30 some gold rec, and invented multitrack recording. With out him we would be years behind where we are now. What a great man
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Post by MadAxeman on Aug 13, 2009 15:47:40 GMT -6
He got a full life. Everyone must be grateful to the legend he is.
what can I add that haven't been said?
Rest In Peace Les. We will remember you as much as we can.
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Post by Maxxxwell on Aug 13, 2009 16:03:23 GMT -6
I think Slash said it best. What a great example of how to live your life.
Rest In Peace, Les.
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Post by MadAxeman on Aug 13, 2009 16:27:26 GMT -6
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Post by fullshredd on Aug 13, 2009 16:51:55 GMT -6
Funny, his Lincoln (8:51) sat there in his driveway for years untouched. He kept EVERYTHING! He used to actually keep Gibsons in his backyard strung up in the woods with rope to "age" them. That DVD is excellent BTW.  "MAB with Alphonso Johnson, Lita Ford, Les Paul and friends." This was taken at Robbie's Music in Mahwah, NJ |
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Post by Syv on Aug 13, 2009 20:15:52 GMT -6
Still playing til the very end...that's really admirable. especially with arthritis, that's fighting spirit right there.
I also had no idea he touched so many people.
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Post by Neoclasiccl on Aug 13, 2009 22:48:18 GMT -6
I am very sad today. One of the greats passed on and he will be sorely missed. It's also sad that alot of younger players don't even know that a Les Paul is a signature guitar. But all the diehards will set em straight.
on a lighter note here is Les Paul in a commercial and it will put a smile on your face!!!!
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Post by Michael Angelo Batio on Aug 14, 2009 9:16:39 GMT -6
I met Les Paul in the early nineties. I also have a photo of him holding my Double-Guitar. When he saw my Double he commented to me saying "and I thought I invented everything!" Drew sent me a signed autograph of Les about a year ago and it is hanging in my office. He was a genius, in several different areas and will truly be missed.
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Post by fullshredd on Aug 14, 2009 9:45:13 GMT -6
I met Les Paul in the early nineties. I also have a photo of him holding my Double-Guitar. When he saw my Double he commented to me saying "and I thought I invented everything!" Drew sent me a signed autograph of Les about a year ago and it is hanging in my office. He was a genius, in several different areas and will truly be missed.  I bought the Jet D over to him in 2007 and set it up, so it's cool to know that he held two of MAB's guitars. When he saw it, he was like "Well, what do we have here!"  Anyway, check out this Slash interview today: blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/off-the-record/slash-les-paul-interview-icon/ |
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Post by angantyr on Aug 14, 2009 14:34:15 GMT -6
R.I.P les paul =<
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Post by masterh on Aug 14, 2009 14:56:20 GMT -6
To be 94 years old and still be doing something that you love is remarkable. A truly incredible human. R.I.P Les Paul.
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Post by nitrofan90 on Aug 14, 2009 15:39:12 GMT -6
He really lived a good long life and will be missed. I live within 15-20 minutes of his birthplace - Waukesha, WI and they have a highway named after him - Les Paul Parkway. I've driven on it several times and will always remember the legend whenever I do in the future. R.I.P. Les Paul.
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Post by MadAxeman on Aug 14, 2009 15:47:26 GMT -6
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Post by Maxxxwell on Aug 14, 2009 21:51:53 GMT -6
Great clips. What a guy.
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