Not truck related but, Les Paul died. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

78BO · 08-13-2009, 03:36 PM

The man was a genius. He revolutionized the music industry. There really hasn’t been anyone (IMO) that has contributed as much as he has sense then. I just read an article about him and how the one of his first solid guitars was actually a 4x4 with steal strings on it, and he played it at a club lol.

Rest in peace.

Bryan

**nlped** · 08-13-2009, 03:39 PM

I have a '58 Les Paul that I have had for 26 years. I rarely even take it out of the case anymore, but I know it is a great instrument.

Fairwell, you will be missed!

grinch4om · 08-13-2009, 03:39 PM

yep...94 and such a huge influence on music as we know it

Sniper X · 08-13-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I have a '58 Les Paul that I have had for 26 years. I rarely even take it out of the case anymore, but I know it is a great instrument.

Fairwell, you will be missed!

If that guitar is in cherry condition, it has got to be worth 20 grand now or more.

JohnC · 08-13-2009, 04:59 PM

Man that's a bummer deal. He was such a great influence on so many different realms of the music scene.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-13-2009, 06:13 PM

while i agree the man was a legend this thread needs to be in GD so its being moved

Mordachai · 08-13-2009, 07:08 PM

rip Les paul.

my brother has a 55 goldtop that was our uncles. Such a sweet sound...

Mudder · 08-13-2009, 07:40 PM

He was the first to record more than one track of music at a time. He did a lot for music befind the scenes. RIP

**68 Stepside** · 08-13-2009, 08:30 PM

RIP. Truly a sad day.

78BO · 08-13-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

while i agree the man was a legend this thread needs to be in GD so its being moved

HA, I didn't even know there was a G/D section. Guess I do now.

silvereagle07 · 08-13-2009, 10:31 PM

RIP Les. You will truly be missed.

jhwkns · 08-15-2009, 02:50 PM

Although I never met the man I feel I know him in many ways. There are so many things that I do, and enjoy today that he pioneered sixty years ago it makes me feel a strong connection. His genius for invention in music was unparalleled in the era. The recording industry changed forever with multi-track innovation. He designed a guitar that decades later remains a favorite... Enough can't be said about him. Oh yeah! He was a pretty good picker too. Thank You Les for all that you shared with us.

prairewolf · 08-15-2009, 04:19 PM

I still have the solid body, sunburst Melody Maker Gibson that my Mom bought in 1960ish. it was lower end of Gibson line but it shows up on album covers and such once in a while. still sounds good, 160$ brand new. ... now it is priceless to me.

kent

**nlped** · 08-15-2009, 08:02 PM

^^^ That's how I feel about my Les Paul!

**special-K** · 08-16-2009, 07:06 AM

Shifty already started a thread about the father of the solid body electric.It sure is a sad day.

08-13-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
78BO Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 531	Not truck related but, Les Paul died. The man was a genius. He revolutionized the music industry. There really hasn’t been anyone (IMO) that has contributed as much as he has sense then. I just read an article about him and how the one of his first solid guitars was actually a 4x4 with steal strings on it, and he played it at a club lol. Rest in peace. Bryan __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Bonanza, 405hp/440tq 383, tweeked Th350. http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.ph...&id=1116781152

08-13-2009, 03:39 PM	#2
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Not truck related but, Les Paul died. I have a '58 Les Paul that I have had for 26 years. I rarely even take it out of the case anymore, but I know it is a great instrument. Fairwell, you will be missed! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-13-2009, 03:39 PM	#3
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: Not truck related but, Les Paul died. yep...94 and such a huge influence on music as we know it

08-13-2009, 04:59 PM	#5
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08-13-2009, 06:13 PM	#6
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Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: Not truck related but, Les Paul died. rip Les paul. my brother has a 55 goldtop that was our uncles. Such a sweet sound... __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

08-13-2009, 07:40 PM	#8
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08-13-2009, 08:30 PM	#9
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08-15-2009, 02:50 PM	#12
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Not truck related but, Les Paul died. Although I never met the man I feel I know him in many ways. There are so many things that I do, and enjoy today that he pioneered sixty years ago it makes me feel a strong connection. His genius for invention in music was unparalleled in the era. The recording industry changed forever with multi-track innovation. He designed a guitar that decades later remains a favorite... Enough can't be said about him. Oh yeah! He was a pretty good picker too. Thank You Les for all that you shared with us. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

08-15-2009, 04:19 PM	#13
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,895	Re: Not truck related but, Les Paul died. I still have the solid body, sunburst Melody Maker Gibson that my Mom bought in 1960ish. it was lower end of Gibson line but it shows up on album covers and such once in a while. still sounds good, 160$ brand new. ... now it is priceless to me. kent __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

08-15-2009, 08:02 PM	#14
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Not truck related but, Les Paul died. ^^^ That's how I feel about my Les Paul! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-16-2009, 07:06 AM	#15
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