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About Leo Fender
Leo Fender started making a name for himself in 1938 when, through his radio repair company, started renting and selling PA systems to some well-known musicians. During the Second World War, he teamed up with Clayton Orr Kauffman to build amplifiers and guitars.
After Kauffman left the company in 1946, Fender became the sole owner of the organization and named it Fender Electric Instrument Co. which was later known as the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Through the company, he built many musical instruments including the Fender Precision Bass, Fender Stratocaster and the Fender Telecaster.
He sold the company to CBS in 1965 and later founded the G&L Musical Instruments and the Music Man instrument company.
Family
His full name was Clarence Leonidas Fender and he was born to Harriet Elvira Wood and Clarence Monte Fender. He was married to a lady called Esther who passed away in 1979 due to cancer.
Education
After completing Fullerton Union High School, he enrolled at Fullerton Junior College.
Recognitions
In 1992, he became a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Trivia
He was unable to play any of the instruments he invented.
Renowned musicians like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton used some of the instruments he produced.
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F.A.Q. about Leo Fender
When is his birthday?
Leo Fender's birthday is on August 10, 1909.
In how many days is his birthday?
Leo's birthday is in 257 days
How old was Leo when he died?
He was 81 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 21, 1991.
How old would he be today?
Leo Fender would be 114 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Leo from?
He was born in Anaheim, California, U.S..