TY fer Nanc fer pointing out his passing.

There are no superlatives to describe his talent or his impact on modern music.

An American Original.

RIP Les Paul.

Be Well.

/Reckoned this story was worth more than a mention on the Nooner.

what an impact he had on EVERY guitar player known to mankind - r.i.p., les - 94 was quite a feat.

now for a very quick lick:

Vaya con Dios.

#1 - yes. top drawer - front page stuff - rcade will surely move it.

Oops - sorry Spud. Thought your vid link was to How High the Moon. Oh well, listen to Vaya con Dios twice!

put your guitar face on:

Thanx for all the nice sounds to the "Wizard of Waukesha"!!!

Always nice to hear when a local boy does well...

les paul - rock and roll hall of fame:

Les Paul Documentary for JVC JazzFest 2005

les paul - american master:

My dad had a record or two of his. I'd forgotten about him, it's been so long ago. Sometimes it's hard to remember the guy who started it all when so many have followed. RIP.

RIP Les; and thanks for all the great music.

For any of that play, or attempt to play, guitar.. Les Paul was the man! Not just as a musician, but as a person that changed the technical side of instrumentation forever..

RIP, Mr. Paul.....

Up until Les Paul, the guitar's main function in an orchestra was to inform the drummer where they were in the song and to tip the changes.

Bringing the guitar out front as an electrically amplified solo instrument was a popular music game changer, keeping in mind that European players like Django Reinhardt were relatively unknowns here at the time.

He mostly gets credit for reinventing the guitar, but it's his multi-tracking innovations that people tend to forget about.

94 ! What an old fuck! He was costing us way too much in health care. I am glad he is dead.

Sincerely

Obama

RIP Les.

Guess I'll have to have a beer and crank up my Les Paul Custom tonight to honor the man.

As a drummer, I couldn't imagine recording on one track. Would be a disaster. Thanks Les!

Guess I'll have to have a beer and crank up my Les Paul Custom tonight to honor the man.

Closest I can get is cranking up the SG.....

Member must be a very small person...........

Poor Fella, only 94 years young

Two masters at work:

Holy crap, I didn't even realize he was still alive.

Be nice to leave a mark like that on the world.

RIP maestro...

Live in NYC 1999

RIP

i love my les paul.

Greatest guitar there is.

Caravan

Now this is going to be one Hell of a tribute concert coming up!

Tennessee Waltz-NYC 2006

How High the Moon

Is Mr. Stratocaster still alive?

RIP Les.

Just kidding. Fuck him. How hard is it to play a fucking guitar, anyway? For fucks sake, his parents named him "Less". Surely they didn't expect anything from him, and I'm sure they were pleased he met their expectations. He played guitar...wow. Consider me unimpressed.

How many Ron Paul supporters are sending in consolations do you think?

I would have guessed condolences to Peter and Mary.

Who was it that invented distorted guitar sound?

"Who was it that invented distorted guitar sound?"

The fuzz.

Who was it that invented distorted guitar sound?

#36 | Posted by LIVE_OR_DIE at 2009-08-13 02:44 PM

As I heard it, it was the Kinks with "You Really Got Me Know" and a blown speaker, but that could just be urban legend.

I guess there aren't enough political threads on the DR for the 'haters' to spew their special brand of vitriol. Why they feel the need to bring their bullshit on to this thread, is beyond me.

Aren't there any town hall meetings today?

I know that, according to Vanilla Ice, it was my town that created all the bass sound, and I am sorry for that. We tried to kill all the bassers before they got out of the city limits, but those low riders go much faster than one would think.

And yes, I know Hairbrain101 was trying to be funny...consider me unimpressed.

Aren't there any town hall meetings today?

#39 | Posted by mrsoul62

No, you fucking idiot.

As I heard it, it was the Kinks with "You Really Got Me Know" and a blown speaker, but that could just be urban legend.

#38 | Posted by kanrei

Check it out for yourself.

*****
Aren't there any town hall meetings today?

#39 | Posted by mrsoul62

No, you fucking idiot.

#42 | Posted by wisgod at 2009-08-13 02:51 PM
*****

*****
#39 | Posted by mrsoul62

No, you fucking idiot.
*****

*****
mrsoul62

fucking idiot.
*****

"No, you fucking idiot."

Stung by the rapier wit of Wisgod...for the first time, I feel like I finally belong here at the DR.

Stung by the rapier wit of Wisgod...for the first time, I feel like I finally belong here at the DR.

#45 | Posted by mrsoul62

You should have spoke up. I've considered you a fucking idiot for months.

distorted guitar sound - definitely hendrix:

Y'all might really enjoy these. Be sure sure and check out #5.

5-part "Rare Les Paul Documentary"

sorry -- screwed up the link on #5 of the Les Paul documentary

This one is it --

Some how they got screwd up -- here's # 4

"I've considered you a fucking idiot for months."

Fair enough...I KNEW you were an idiot when I saw your W is God handle years ago. What kind of fool/tool willing wears a dunce cap??

mrs. oul - you don't really belong until 101 hangs you out to dry.

Wisgod is not W is G-d, she lives in Wisconsin.

#51 | Posted by mrsoul62 at 2009-08-13 03:10 PM

It's known as the DR "baptism by fire."

You're now an official member. Welcome to the club.

Cali,
I have no speakers at work, does your link say it was the first use, or does it simply show distortion being used?

Fair enough...I KNEW you were an idiot when I saw your W is God handle years ago. What kind of fool/tool willing wears a dunce cap??

#51 | Posted by mrsoul62

What kind of a fucking idiot waits years to bring it up? Did you suddenly grow a pair or are you on the rent to own plan?

I often find 101 to be quite humorous, and since I don't have a taste for kool-aid, I even agree with him on some issues. I just didn't find his or wisgod comments particularly humorous or appropriate for this thread. Nor is it appropriate for me to continue with this petty bickering, so let's get back to celebrating Les Paul.

You think THIS is bad, you should have been here for the Hunter S Thompson thread. You must have thick skin when one of your idols dies around here.

"What kind of a fucking idiot waits years to bring it up?"

Unlike you, my MO isn't personal attacks. I do sometimes let assholes like you lower me to your level, and for that I apologize.

Wisgod is not W is G-d, she lives in Wisconsin.

#53 | Posted by kanrei

Look, you may think that's funny, but Mrsoul62 wants to powder out. Why must you fan the flame?

I thought it was true. I am not trying to fan anything.

Is the "she" wrong, the "Wisconsin" wrong, or all of the above?

I do sometimes let assholes like you lower me to your level, and for that I apologize.

#59 | Posted by mrsoul62

It's called being a marrionette.

so let's get back to celebrating Les Paul.

#57 | Posted by mrsoul62 at 2009-08-13 03:19 PM | Reply |

I agree. Woo Hoo, that old talent-Les fuck is dead!

Hip Hip Hooray! D-D-D-D-DEAD!!!!

He tried to pull his own plug but his arthritis plagued hands were too weak, so he suffered need-LESly, and because of that I laugh, and celebrate.

The she was wrong Kanrei. I guess you missed my "What does a man with a 12" penis have for Breakfast" joke.

"You must have thick skin when one of your idols dies around here"

I know Kanrei, it's just when it comes to my musical heroes, I can be as annoyingly self-righteous as the neocon fundies are about Jesus.

Ok, but did I get your name's origin right? Wisconsin G-d, not W is G-d?

Yes sir.

Mr Soul,
It was hard to bite my tongue when Hunter died. He is one of my biggest influences in my writing and one of the few authors I can honestly say I have read almost everything, including letters. You can guarantee there will be one tasteless joke per celebrity death and odds are it will be 101 making it.

My bad. I hate when I am called "she" here and I know it is a common insult, but I honestly thought you were a XX and not an XY.

Kanrei -

Cali,
I have no speakers at work, does your link say it was the first use, or does it simply show distortion being used?

It didn't say. The clip was one of the old original versions of the Kinks singing the song and it was being played at what looked to be some indoor concert or club. Check it out when you get home tonight.

wonder what rcade was like the day jerry garcia bit the benuche?

i know he was pretty torn up about michael jackson...she runs...she hides!

Comparing Jerry to Michael? You cannot run far enough Nanc!

My bad. I hate when I am called "she" here and I know it is a common insult, but I honestly thought you were a XX and not an XY.

#70 | Posted by kanrei

I'm an XL if you get my drift.

I'm a huge HST fan as well kanrei. I suspect the style and tone of most of the hateful comments directed towards him, were ironically, inspired by his gonzo genius.

There are a lot of Hunter wannabes on this site...right and left. Most fail miserably.

I suspect the style and tone of most of the hateful comments directed towards him, were ironically, inspired by his gonzo genius.

Posted by mrsoul62

I seem to recall it had something to do with him blowing his head off.

I hate when I am called "she" here and I know it is a common insult...

Yeah, I don't get it. Why do guys on here always think the biggest insult they can give another guy is to refer to him using feminine nouns and pronouns and/or attribute a guy to having various parts of the female anatomy?

You must not think the female anatomy is all that bad 'cause you're always talkin' and hopin' you can get your hands on one. lol

Damn, that was almost funny wisgod.

I'm going back on topic now...

Les Paul w/the late Waylon Jennings

I Really Don't Want to Know

I guess it's what they call "a guy thing."

You must not think the female anatomy is all that bad 'cause you're always talkin' and hopin' you can get your hands on one. lol

#78 | Posted by CalifChris

As James Dean used to say, FACT!

It is not used to say women are weak, but as an insult to one's masculinity. The Machismo thinks anything feminine is weaker.

Dark Eyes

Got ya, Kanrei.

And FF for Wisgod!

With comments like those of WizGod and 101Chairbored on this thread, it makes it hard to really convey any type of condolences for a man who shaped music historically and helped to contour the future of the art through nothing more than his love for music, and for the instrument he played.

I guess the sad part about it is the indignation one feels when a person or persons of such inconsequence and utter forgetability attempt disparage the memory of an artist that touched the lives and souls of so many.

R.I.P. L.P. Music never dies...

"I guess the sad part about it is the indignation one feels when a person or persons of such inconsequence and utter forgetability attempt disparage the memory of an artist that touched the lives and souls of so many."

This is what I should have said, instead of allowing my buttons to be pushed by the DR masterbaiters.

Thanks Capt...well said.

CAPT

Check out my #48-50. If you have a speaker you'll enjoy the 5-part historical documentary of Les Paul's music and interviews.

"I guess the sad part about it is the indignation one feels when a person or persons of such inconsequence and utter forgetability attempt disparage the memory of an artist that touched the lives and souls of so many."

I double dog dare you to find a post of mine that disparaged Les Paul on this thread. Put up or shut up, Anus.

Who was it that invented distorted guitar sound?

#36 | Posted by LIVE_OR_DIE at 2009-08-13 02:44 PM | Reply | Flag:

"I guess it's what they call "a guy thing."-CChris

A guy, AND a nanc thing. She takes great pride in referring to me as "mrs oul". I always thought it was strange for a woman to feminize someone in an attempt to disparage them. But then again...consider the source.

Over the Rainbow

Who was it that invented distorted guitar sound?

Muddy F'n Waters

SO the morale of the story is that you're a whiner and bullshitter. Umpteen fucking posts about getting back to the topic, and now you drag Nanc into it. Tisk, tisk.

Sad to see you go, Les..it's been an awesome ride with you around to listen to...

Original.
Guitar.
God.
The One and Only.
The Zeus of Guitar Gods.

From this thread-I can see that both wissywussy and chairpussy could take 80 hrs a week in College Courses-and they STILL wouldn't have any Class.

But then-that's been obvious for a loooooong time.

"and now you drag Nanc into it"

Your attempts at chivalry are sweet, but I'm betting Nanc is man enough to fight his own battles.

#88 | Posted by wisgod at 2009-08-13 04:04 PM
***"I double dog dare you to find a post of mine that disparaged Les Paul on this thread. Put up or shut up, Anus"

You're right... Ugh... Sorry... I must've mixed up the posts... I'll be more careful in the future...

(Nothing worse than having to genuinely apologize to a person that takes such joy and pride in being an asshole)...

WizGod, you'll know just how I feel if you ever apologize to me...

;~}

#87 | Posted by CalifChris at 2009-08-13 04:02 PM
Check out my #48-50. If you have a speaker you'll enjoy the 5-part historical documentary of Les Paul's music and interviews.

Will do so, Got no sound on this unit... have do it later...

I have tickets for tonight to see Les Paul play Live...Oh wait, nevermind.

Hahahahahaha! Get it? He's fucking dead! He can't play...Hahahahaha.

I true American Legend and Hero passes.....

RIP.

Inspiration and creation riseth young forever.

But then-that's been obvious for a loooooong time.

#95 | Posted by frankf2.5

Hell, you think long is 2-1/2". Please.

Hell, you think long is 2-1/2". Please.

#102 | Posted by wisgod at 2009-08-13 04:54 PM

--Frankf2.5 x .25

His wifes pet name for him is #2.

It's a double entendre.

--Frank's wife

But then-that's been obvious for a loooooong time.

#95 | Posted by frankf2.5

Hell, you think long is 2-1/2". Please.

Posted by wisgod at 2009-08-13 04:54 PM |

Royce: You're 4 feet tall!
Martin: In my head I'm 6'4, 190 pounds.
Royce: So in your head you're tall and skinny?
Martin: 190 pounds of muscle!
-Weirdsville

As a kid, I used to watch Les Paul & Mary Ford with my dad who was a guitarist. I'm 62 now. Dad is gone. But I have great memories of that era.

RIP, Les, and thanks for the years!!

#106
Everbody knows you measure circumference, not width.

Did I just say that?

Did I just say that?

Nope, don't worry. You did WRITE it however.

You know what I meant! Math has never been my strong point. LOL

California Math:

Two eights= one quarter
Two quaters= one half ounce
Two half ounces= one ounce
16 ounces= one pound

That is about it.

Everbody knows you measure circumference, not width.

#109 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-08-13 05:15 PM

I measure by expression.

Wide eyes is long
Squinting is not so much
Laughing means leave.

"That is about it."

Not quite.

3.5 grams=1 eight

3.5 grams=1 eight

#116 | Posted by nullifidian at 2009-08-13 05:23 PM

We are talking California Math, so really 2.5 grams = 1 eighth =D

"so really 2.5 grams = 1 eighth"

Not the eighths I buy. :)

Surface area... I thought it was an estimate of volume?
Lol I didn't mean to hijack... Well... Maybe I did.
Re: california math: I remember dating this girl from NC when I was 21 (the equivalent of catharine zeta jones in that john cusack movie)... She said let's get a half quarter and I said dou you mean an eight? She looked at me for a moment and said "I think so."

Who buys eighths? >:)

At NY prices? Most people.

Then I have one word for you:

MIAMI

I knew there had to be a good side....I mean I have heard other people talk about it. I honestly don't know what it costs, or even what we are talking about. Didn't Les Paul die or something?

"Who buys eighths? >:)"

Well if you want to try 8 different strains you buy 8 eighths instead of 1 oz.

Its strictly business in NYC, nothing kind about it.

Makes me miss portland when I think about it.

Hey Hagbard, are there still services like Weed Delivery in NYC?

So I hear. But I think its sketchy and even more expensive. I don't want those sKetchers in my house.

In "dry" California counties there are nothing but delivery services.

Yeah, I hear ya. I was just curious about how much more one has to pay for home-delivered herb.

#90 | Posted by mrsoul62 - calling you a MRS. was meant to be a compliment! still in hiding.

"calling you a MRS. was meant to be a compliment! still in hiding"

Good...I have three daughters, so I took it as a compliment. :)

BTW...I enjoyed your Les Paul links Nanc, thanks.

California Math:

Two half ounces= one ounce

Or one three-fingers high baggie

Now here is a person I admire. He was great. I have a Les Paul double cut.

RIP Paul

you're welcome #132. fyi - i am also a mrs.

RIP

My youngest can't wait to play the electric guitar.

You know what I meant! Math has never been my strong point. LOL

#112 | Posted by CalifChris at 2009-08-13 05:18 PM

But at least I never have to rely on a calculator to do most math problems like so many kids today have to do. Try and get them to figure out how much change to give back to you out of a $10 bill if their fast food cash register all of the sudden went on the blink. All you get is a wide-eyed stare unless a sign can pop up on their register telling them exactly how much change to give back. God forbid they had to figure it out themselves on paper.

#133

Man there aint no such thing as a 3 finger lid anymore.

Perhaps an even more profound impact on the world of music was his invention of the multitrack tape recorder for recording studios.

TIMEX

You've got to check out this link of Les Paul discussing mulitracks. Interesting video.

Mr Soul might enjoy this..old black is a great goldtop

Thx, CalifChris

"Mr Soul might enjoy this..old black is a great goldtop"

And you would be correct Blake. I've spent many hours over the years enjoying the Old Man wield Old Black. Thanks for the link.

"But at least I never have to rely on a calculator to do most math problems like so many kids today have to do. Try and get them to figure out how much change to give back to you out of a $10 bill if their fast food cash register all of the sudden went on the blink.....

#137 | Posted by CalifChris"

If you give them change after they've input whatever bill/bills you handed them to round up so you'll get only quarters back as change it's apparently as mind boggling as the Theory of Relativity to all too many young people. Sad. "New Math" isn't as good a teaching method as "Old Math".

Yeah, I hear ya. I was just curious about how much more one has to pay for home-delivered herb.
#130 | Posted by mrsoul62 at 2009-08-13 05:51 PM

I pay the traditional $40 for one eighth, but when something really exceptional comes through I dish out $50. I deal with very few people ever and we are all friends so the money goes to good folk - no sketchers welcome at this dwelling. If that's just un-doable I send a person to retrieve, but the last time I did a quantity myself was when I was ambushed by two inquisitive police officers. I was totally stoned and the container was awfully stinky. The leads pale blue eyes were a work of art, shaking my influence momentarily. Never again.

Delivery is best, but they can't just leave instantly unless you want to attract any observers, so I have cake & coffee on the ready.

#126 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-08-13 05:36 PM
***"Makes me miss portland when I think about it"

Shout out from the Rose City!

"Shout out from the Rose City!"

Shout out to to my fellow Oregonian!...Coos Bay here Capt.

Shout out from the Rose City!
#146 | Posted by Capt_Of_Uranus

Really? I love Portland. One day I'm moving back.

Do the footbaggers still hack in Pioneer Square?

#147 | Posted by mrsoul62 at 2009-08-13 08:10 PM
***"Shout out to to my fellow Oregonian!...Coos Bay here Capt"

Yo Soul, I grew up in North Bend, Hillcrest, NBHS, SWOCC. My mom taught at Millicoma in Eastside. Our family owned Ashworth's market for years, prior to the current owners, and lived next door in the gray house on the corner...

Wow... Little tiny f'n world...

Hey Les "Twangs for the Memories" Baby!!!

#148 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-08-13 08:22 PM
***"Do the footbaggers still hack in Pioneer Square?"

Naw, not as much. It's been taken over by homeless youth and the trendy Pearl-ites...

Still the prettiest city on the planet though...

"Naw, not as much. It's been taken over by homeless youth and the trendy Pearl-ites..."

That is too bad, I used to go there practically every day. The homeless kids was something that bugged me while I was there, that people in their early 20's would beg on the streets all over the place... Sp'ange-ing we'd call it (as in "spare change?"). I was barely making my rent and feeding my self, but I never resorted to that.

And those kids had dogs... and kind bud! Heroin too a lot of the time.

I remember the day I caught a roommate, my ex girlfriend mentioned above in #119, begging for rent money. I left shortly after that.

Heaven has a new guitarist
Sold-out show, SRO
Les Paul, welcome to the Great Gig in the Sky!

Yeah, that's Jimi kissing your feet, alright.

"Wow... Little tiny f'n world..."-Capt

That it certainly is...I was just in Ashworth's yesterday! If you're ever back in town, first round is on me.

Shout out from the Rose City!
#146 | Posted by Capt_Of_Uranus

Really? I love Portland. One day I'm moving back.
Do the footbaggers still hack in Pioneer Square?
#148 | Posted by Hagbard_Celine at 2009-08-13 08:22 PM

Pioneer Town Square is a hassle - the homeless kids can be vicious to visitors who recklessly feed them. I try to be cool, but seeing how they take advantage of everyone makes it an ugly place, especially at night. However, in my current apartment we have gangs working for street dealers so I get to run the entire gauntlet to safety.

Portlanders have the best parties - particularly when we blend the political officials with the sweet tarts and local beer mavens. I just made my first visit through North Portland yesterday for the organic farmers market - four rainings, five tomatoes and two rugby games later and I'm totally moving there ASAP. Great people, lots of dykes on bikes and good nature. My kind of home.

#155 | Posted by mrsoul62 at 2009-08-13 09:01 PM
***"That it certainly is...I was just in Ashworth's yesterday! If you're ever back in town, first round is on me"

Yeah I get down there a couple times a year; I still have family in town... Second rounds on me...

#156 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2009-08-13 09:06 PM

Nice; I've been to that Alberta farmer's market a few times... I like the one in the park block by PSU, but it's a drive from SE...

And, your observations of the square are spot on... But, I'm 6'2" 235lbs, and a bit creepy looking to those that don't know me, so I rarely get hassled...

;~}

#156 | Posted by redlightrobot

That's too bad. Feeling unsafe in your own neighborhood sucks.

I was living on SE Ash and 19th. The worst part was the guys living below us would throw loud parties until 3 or 4 in the morning.

Redlightrobot is also an Oregonian..cool. I'm betting Weed Delivery in Portland is a lot less scary(an obviously less expensive)than NYC. The Big Apple hasn't been pot friendly in recent years. It's cool to know that Portland has home-delivery as well. Thanks for the info RLR.

GOD BLESS LES

Why don't you corksuckers come to Kenosha, WI. to see the L.P. Museum? I'll make it a point to pickup Mrsoul and your Anus. A good time will be had by all.

Wisgod:

I love Kenosha! They have a great outlet mall!!

Have you ever been to Burlington? There's a great bar there that serves the greatest hamburgers in the world. It's call Freds. You gotta have a Freds burger!!

I'm more familiar with the guitar that bears his name than the man himself. not a guitarist by any stretch, but I know the LP guitar was the easiest to fret, the most forgiving

re: Kenosha... the only good thing about Kenosha is the Brat Stop

RIP Les! I'll blow some of the dust off my Custom and LP in you're honor this weekend!!!

Hey, that's a great tribute. Considering Less is nothing but dust now...

I just wrote a tribute song to Less Paul

Les is better!
Les is better!
Les is better now that heeeeeeeeee's....
Dead mother fucker, dead mother fucker, dead mother fucker dead!

Les is dead!
Les is dead!
That mother fucker isssssssssssss......
Dead!

Less ain't more, less ain't more, less is Les because heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee's......
DEAD!

(then I smash my electric guitar, piss on it, pour lighter fluid on it, and start it on fire using Les's AARP card)

#167 | Posted by 101Chairborne

That was pure poetry, Chair.

#162 | Posted by wisgod at 2009-08-13 10:13 PM
Why don't you corksuckers come to Kenosha, WI. to see the L.P. Museum? I'll make it a point to pickup Mrsoul and your Anus. A good time will be had by all.

First you call me a "corksucker" and then make reference to my "anus"... what kind of "fun" did you have in mind WizGod??? Heheheh

;~}

Yup, Link Wray is generally credited with creating the fuzztone. The song was "Rumble".
www.youtube.com
It's the song playing in the bar in Independence Day when the big ship flis over and the glasses start vibrating off the bar.

#149 | Posted by valis at 2009-08-13 08:22 PM |