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Les Paul (born Lester William Polsfuss, June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009) was an American musician and innovator.
He is famous for his work in electric guitars and in overdubbing.
He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
The solidbody electric guitar Les Paul which is named after him is made by the American company Gibson. It is one of the most famous guitar models in rock music history.
Paul died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York at the age of 94.[1]
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