Want to learn more about one of Richie Sambora's idols, mentors, and friends?
Les Paul was a huge part of Richie's life. BBC Radio 2 has a 2-part show starting on Tuesday August 10th GMT all about Mr. Paul. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tbsqw
Aged a youthful 94, Les Paul died in August 2009. A year on, fellow guitar legend, Duane Eddy, assesses the life and legacy of the man who not only helped pioneer the solid state electric guitar but also developed modern recording techniques without which popular music would not be what it is today. Without Les Paul, there would be no overdubbing, no multi-tracking, no tape delay and most of all no Gibson Les Paul Guitars, one of the most sought after instruments in rock, jazz, popular music and the blues. Joined by the likes of BB King, Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Jeff Beck, Albert Lee, Will I Am (Black Eyed Peas), Joe Bonamassa, Ace Frehley (Kiss), Andy Summers (Police), Keith Urban, Nile Rogers and Jimmy Page, Duane Eddy also hears from Les Paul himself, speaking in what may be the last full-length interview he gave a few months before his death.
I'm not sure if it will stream or if I will be around to get it, but I'll try. If anyone else out there gets it, I'd love to hear it. Having grown up around guitars all my life, Les Paul was a household name where I lived. I know my brother and father would love to hear it, too.
Thanks in advance!!
~ Hath
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As I said before, I'll have a go but I'm not technically minded so don't hold out much hope!
Vicki
Les Paul was a true gift to the world. I had the great honor and luck of seeing him play at Irridium in NYC less than a year before his death. If someone manages to grab this show, I'd be truly grateful as well.
-Stas
I spent a day at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland last week, and was completely enthralled with the Les Paul exhibit there (and not just for the photos of Les with Richie and Slash). He was an incredible mind and talent, the likes of which the music world will never see again. The man made a rudimentary electric guitar out of a railroad rail, for cryin' out loud! Just a truly amazing man. It's no wonder he was so loved and idolized. :)
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