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Born Lester William Polfuss in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1915, Les Paul had a successful career as a musician and producer but it was his work as an inventor that has had the greatest impact on the world of music. Paul began his career as a jazz musician. Unhappy with the …
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Verse Chorus Verse: The Allman Brothers Band – “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”
Whole lotta Lizzy...
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A different kind of music video...
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The sound of laughter ringing in my ears...
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Generations of music flourish because of what Les Paul began...
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Rock and roll, thy name is Les Paul...
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A belated happy birthday to Mark Knopfler, who turned 60 yesterday....
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The Howling Bells are more "bell" than "howl." Discuss.
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