Les Paul in His Own Words

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By Michael Cochran

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Les Paul in His Own Words by Michael Cochran is a captivating autobiography that offers an intimate look at the legendary guitarist and inventor's life. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Les Paul shares his journey from his early musical ventures to groundbreaking innovations in the music industry, including the creation of the solid-body electric guitar. This memoir provides a rich tapestry of his experiences, insights, and the impact he had on popular music.
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Les Paul in His Own Words

LES PAUL IN HIS OWN WORDS

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In 2009, the legendary Les Paul passed away at the age of 94. In celebration of his life, this book, capturing Paul's own reflections on his remarkable inventions and guitar playing, was published as a high-end collector's edition.

In 2015, Les Paul reached his centennial, and Backbeat Books is pleased to celebrate the legend once more in the first-ever paperback edition of Les Paul in His Own Words, making his fascinating story available to a wide range of readers.

This book is the definitive work on the recording and electric guitar pioneer whose prodigious talents and relentless work ethic single-handedly launched a new era in American popular music. This authentic account of Les Paul's life is packed with words of wisdom and experience from one of the most important contributors to modern music.

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Les Paul in His Own Words offers an intimate glimpse into the life and career of the legendary guitarist and inventor. The book is praised for its personal anecdotes and the authentic voice of Les Paul, making it an engaging read for music enthusiasts. It delves into his innovations and collaborations, providing a detailed account of his influence on modern music.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781495047398

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Backbeat Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 227.0mm

Height: 304.0mm

Weight: 1397g

Pages: 366

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Michael Cochran Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

LES PAUL (1915-2009) was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, which made the sound of rock and roll possible. Among his many honors, Les Paul is the only person to be included in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the National Inventors Hall of Fame. MICHAEL COCHRAN (West Plains, Missouri) is an award-nominated author, music journalist, and music historian. He also authored Chet Atkins: Me and My Guitars, hailed by Guitar Player magazine as possibly the greatest guitar book ever written.