Rainy day documentary. I stumbled across this film on solidbody guitars on Snagfilms and it is quite good. It covers the history, development, and competition between Stratocasters & Les Pauls. Since it focuses almost exclusively on these two models, others are not discussed very much, if at all. Telecasters & SGs are covered a little bit, but other significant brands like Gretsch, Rickenbacker & Ibanez are not. Still, it’s a great film with appearances by Derek Trucks, Gary Hoey & Henry Garza. Definitely worth 50 min. of your time.
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PBS to feature Guitar Legend Les Paul
Did this guy have fun or what?
PBS will air American Masters: Chasing Sound, on guitar legend Les Paul next week. Local PBS stations control programming, so check your local listings for specifics. Les died last week at 94.
PBS has a nice tribute to Les on their Web site. The Les Paul American Masters special is also available on DVD.
My first electric guitar was a black and gold Les Paul Custom, and I sure wish I hadn’t sold it. If I can dig up a picture of me playing it, I’ll post it. It was a beauty.
Thank you, Les. Rest in peace.
THE WIZARD OF WAUKESHA
By Dave Tianen
reprinted with permission from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
New York – For decades, arthritis has slowly devoured the talent in Les Paul’s hands.