Rock guitar pioneer Les Paul dies at 94

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Rock guitar pioneer Les Paul dies

Les Paul, whose pioneering electric guitars were used by a legion of rock stars, has died at the age of 94.

Mr Paul died from complications of pneumonia in New York, according to guitar company Gibson, the company that marketed his guitars.

He is credited with inventing the solid-body electric guitar, which went on sale in 1952 and contributed to the birth of rock 'n' roll.

He was also responsible for pioneering other recording innovations.

Among them were multi-track recording and the overdubbing technique, and he was credited with inventing the eight-track tape recorder.

Henry Juszkiewicz, chairman of Gibson Guitar, said: "His influence extends around the globe and across every boundary."

Gibson president Dave Berryman said: "As the 'father of the electric guitar', he was not only one of the world's greatest innovators but a legend who created, inspired and contributed to the success of musicians around the world."

[LilGrimmy]

RIP. Best guitars ever though!

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A true legend, R.I.P, his legacy will live on through the many great guitarists that play Les Pauls.