Previous posts for June 9th are found here: Cole Porter (2019), Fred Waring (2020), Charles Wuorinen; Carl Nielsen (2021), Otto Nicolai (2022), and Cole Porter (2023)
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Lester Paul (9 June 1915 – 12 August 2009) was an American jazz guitarist.
A Few Thoughts on Les Paul
He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, and his prototype, called the Log, served as inspiration for the Gibson Les Paul. -- Wikipedia
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On this, the birthday of Les Paul!
Les Paul became a solo star
Within the world of jazz guitar,
And as a duo act he scored
Success with Mary Ford on board.
Though, in his era, it was odd, he
Chose to play a solid body
Instrument, electrified, –
The Gibson was his joy and pride!
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