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"On August 13, 2009, Guitarist Les Paul died in hospital in White Plains, New York at the age of 94 suffering from severe pneumonia. Paul is credited with developing one of the first solid-body electric guitars, which went on sale in 1952 and contributed to the birth of rock. He also developed other influential recording innovations such as multi-track recording and overdubbing. In the early 50s, Paul and his wife Mary Ford had a string of hits including 'Mockin' Bird Hill', 'How High the Moon', and 'Vaya Con Dios.'"
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Tried learning guitar on a Gibson Les Paul model, tried is the operative word.
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I always wanted to play. I turned fifty and said to myself, "What's stopping me?" I bought a guitar and can strum a few tunes. I only play for myself or with a friend. That is my stress relief. Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Alan K.
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