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Les Paul was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, and inventor. He is best known for pioneering the solid-body electric guitar, which made the sound of rock and roll possible.

Les Paul was born Lester William Polsfuss on June 9, 1915, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He showed an early interest in music, learning to play the harmonica and guitar by the age of nine.

Les Paul was married twice, first to Virginia Webb and later to Mary Ford, with whom he performed and recorded. He had two children and was known for his dedication to music and innovation throughout his life.

Les Paul had a prolific career, not only as a performer but also as an inventor. He developed recording techniques such as overdubbing, delay effects, and multitrack recording. His most notable creation is the Gibson Les Paul guitar, a staple in rock music.

Les Paul won multiple Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He also received the National Medal of Arts and an induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Les Paul invented the solid-body electric guitar, multitrack recording, and various effects such as tape delay and phasing, all of which revolutionized the music industry.