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Les Paul: The Final Words of a Pioneer and Guitar Legend

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on 6 Music

Duane Eddy continues his celebration of the man who not only helped pioneer the solid state electric guitar but also developed such modern recording techniques as multi-tracking, overdubbing, phasing and tape delay.

Without Les Paul, popular music would truly not be what it is today. And without him, who knows what would have become of the likes of Ace Frehley (Kiss), Albert Lee, Andy Summers (Police), BB King, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Keith Urban, Nile Rogers, Peter Frampton and Will I Am (Black Eyed Peas)? As it is they are all on hand to pay tribute to a remarkable musician and an unrivalled musical innovator. Show less

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