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About Les Paul
Les Paul was a Grammy Award-winning American guitarist, songwriter and inventor regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He is best remembered for being one of the prominent pioneering figures of the solid-body electric guitar and for writing and releasing several famous songs such as Vaya Con Dios, Tiger Ragand The Kangaroo.
Personal Life
In 1938, he got married to Virginia Webb, with whom he had two children. The marriage ended in 1949. He and singer Mary Ford tied the knot later that same year. The marriage produced two children, including an adopted child. He and Mary got divorced in 1964.
Achievements
In 2011, the Rolling Stone placed him at #18 on its list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
He was inducted into several Halls of Fame, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In 2005, he made history by becoming the only person to be inducted into both the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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F.A.Q. about Les Paul
When is his birthday?
Les Paul's birthday is on June 9, 1915.
In how many days is his birthday?
Les Paul's birthday is in 76 days
How old was Les Paul when he died?
He was 94 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 12, 2009.
How old would he be today?
Les Paul would be 108 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Les Paul from?
He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S..