Les Paul, who invented the solid-body electric guitar later wielded by a legion of rock n' roll greats, died Thursday of complications from pneumonia. He was 94.
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As i am a guitarplayer, i am very sad to hear Les Paul has passed away. A guitar legend has gone.
Rest in Peace Lester.
Rest in Peace Lester.
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i saw that o'brien payed tribute to him at the late show. RIP
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