Les Paul in His Own Words Paperback - 2016

Name: Les Paul in His Own Words
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Author: Cochran, Michael
ISBN: 9781495047398

by Michael Cochran

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From the publisher

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.

Details

Title Les Paul in His Own Words
Author Michael Cochran
Binding Paperback
Edition Paperback
Pages 366
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Backbeat Books
Publication date 2016-03-01
Illustrated Yes
Features Illustrated
ISBN 9781495047398 / 1495047393
Weight 3.1 lbs (1.41 kg)
Dimensions 11.9 x 9 x 1 in (30.23 x 22.86 x 2.54 cm)
Themes
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
Category Biography / Autobiography
Library of Congress subjects Inventors - United States, Guitarists - United States
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2016003581
Dewey Decimal Code B

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."