Les+Paul

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Les Paul is one of the most interesting inventors and musicians every. Les Paul and I have many things in common. We also have a few differences. We are similar because we both play guitar and we are both creative. One difference is that he has a lot more experience. The first thing that we have in common is that we both play the guitar. Les Paul was playing the guitar since he was a small boy. In fact, he was performing semi-pro at the age of thirteen. I, however, have only been playing for a few years. Paul is so famous for guitar that the “Gibson Les Paul” is one of the most famous styles of guitar in the world. My guitar is a Les Paul style guitar. Another similarity is that we are both creative. Les Paul was also famous for his various inventions that helped change music. For example, he invented a strap that allows a harmonica and a guitar to be played at the same time. One of his more important inventions is multi-track recording. This invention revolutionized music during the 40’s and 50’s. All of these inventions required some one very creative to invent them. One difference between me and Les Paul is that he had a lot more experience than me. Les Paul was in his 90’s when he died a few months ago. He was an amazing guitarist. I have only been play for about two years. That means that Les Paul was playing guitar for over 80 more years than me. Also, he kept performing live up until his death. Les Paul and I have many things in common and we also have many different things. We are similar because we both play guitar and we are both creative. One difference is that he has a lot more experience. Les Paul is a very interesting and creative musician.

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Les Paul in 2009 -A Les Paul Guitar -Les Paul when he was young.

Bibliography: "Les Paul." //Encyclopedia of World Biography Supplement//. 28th ed. 2008. //Biography Resource Center//. Web. 19 Nov. 2009. .