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  • August 13, 2009 at 5:53 pm #109269
    tony-morosco
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    Although not a harpist, guitar legend and inventor Les Paul has probably contributed more to the music industry than anyone since Edison. His work in developing a usable and reliable electric guitar has led to innovative methods for amplifying all different kinds of instruments, and his development of multi track recording pretty

    August 13, 2009 at 6:00 pm #109270
    Jerusha Amado
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    PBS did a wonderful show chronicling his life on ” American Masters”.

    August 13, 2009 at 6:04 pm #109271
    tony-morosco
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    No, but I will have to keep my eye open for it. They will probably replay it.

    August 13, 2009 at 8:31 pm #109272
    David Ice
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    Plus, he developed multi-track recording technology.

    August 13, 2009 at 9:55 pm #109273
    tony-morosco
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    Yes, his inventions changed recording. Most people don’t realize he invented the delay effect which is so commonly used now it is hard to find a recording that doesn’t use it.

    The guy was way ahead of his time.

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