Thursday, June 9, 2011

Week 10 - Final Project BOC & EOC: Les Paul

Les Paul revolutionized the music industry. He was the father, or pioneer because in 1941 he invented the electric solid body guitar. He delivered things like phase shifting, overdubbing, reverb effects, sound on sound, close-miking, multi-tracking, echo and delay. His innovations made him a legend but his talent and style, including his licks, trills, chording sequencing, fretting techniques and timing made him one of the best musicians in modern times. He married singer Mary Ford, and backed up performers ranging from Bing Crosby to Dinah Shore to the Andrews Sisters. He died in 2009 and his imprint on the music, television, and recording industry will not be forgotten. In memory of Less Paul, on the Google guitar, I have played a little jingle just for him.






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