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Les Paul through the Lens – A Traveling Gallery Exhibit of Rare Photos Commemorating the Life of the Father of Modern Music Kicks Off This Month
New York, New York – March 9, 2022 – The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission includes honoring and sharing the life, spirit and legacy of Les Paul has announced “Les Paul Thru the Lens,” an exclusive traveling gallery of photos highlighting the life and career of Les...
The Les Paul Foundation Announces Advisory Council
Prestigious List of Influential Music Industry Colleagues Makes Up New Advisory Council New York, New York – (February 28, 2022) – The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor the legacy of Les Paul, has announced the appointment of a new Advisory Council. The...
A Word from One of our Grantees
Nathan Ingram, who teaches Digital Production and Audio Engineering at Collingswood High School in New Jersey talks about how his class is celebrating the influence of Les Paul and the Les Paul Foundation in this new video.
Banner inspires students at Les Paul Middle School
Waukesha – Les Paul Middle School Principal Rob Bennett wants to be sure that students and all who enters the school know about the school’s namesake. A banner donated by the Les Paul Foundation will do just that. Prior to production, teachers and students reviewed...
Audio Engineering Society NY Section Online Event
Les Paul Historical Presentation Have you ever wondered what drove Les Paul to create the modern recording industry with multi-track recording, over-dubbing, the solid body electric guitar and much more? Hear technical explanations of Les’ inventions plus...
The Official and Ultimate Source for Everything You Need to Know about Les Paul Has Launched with the new Les-Paul.com Website
For Immediate Release: The Official and Ultimate Source for Everything You Need to Know about Les Paul Has Launched with the new Les-Paul.com Website Celebrating the Legacy of Les Paul, the new Website Provides the most Comprehensive Source Available about the Father...
Rest in Peace Al Schmitt
Al Schmitt, a renowned recording producer/engineer with a litany of accolades and accomplishments over the course of his massively influential career, has died at the age of 91, it was reported by various outlets on Tuesday, noting that Schmitt passed Monday evening....
PREMIER Guitar: All Roads Lead to Les
It’s impossible to imagine modern music without Les Paul’s monumental contributions. It’s not hyperbole to say that he’s the father of multitrack recording. His pioneering work on the electric guitar itself is legendary. After all, is there a more famous signature...
Lou Pallo – R.I.P. Friend
All of us at the Les Paul Foundation are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Lou Pallo. With grace and style, an extraordinary talent and smiles that would light up a room, Lou was always there for Les. He is admired by many of the world's greatest musicians...
Rest In Peace Eddie Van Halen
All of us at the Les Paul Foundation are profoundly saddened at the news of Eddie Van Halen’s passing. Les and Eddie were great friends, often jamming together on stage and shared a very special relationship. We send our love and sympathy to Eddie’s family, his...
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