Les Paul - Still Rocking At 94!

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Les Paul

, the 'Father of Electric Guitar,' will celebrate his 94th birthday later tonight by doing what he does every Monday - rocking out on stage!


Les has performed at the Iridium Club in New York every Monday night since April 1995, and attracts devoted fans from all over the world.

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World-class musicians like Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Tony Bennett, Steve Miller, George Benson, Pat Metheny, Jeff Beck, Slash and countless others come to pay homage.


Les is a living legend, an icon of the music world who pioneered the modern electric guitar as we know it, and invented numerous recording techniques. What a guy!

Nick Cracknell
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