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Les Paul Named One of The Wisconsin musicians with the biggest impact over the past 100 years
Surrounded by Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota — states that are home to scores of legendary artists — Wisconsin's musical contributions are often overshadowed. But the influence Wisconsin natives have made on popular music is far greater than even people from the...
Joni Mitchell Receives The Les Paul Innovation Award at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS
Winners in 23 technical and eight creative excellence categories were announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS, Saturday, January 18, from the global NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Presented by The NAMM Foundation and held annually, the event recognizes the exemplary...
Joni Mitchell to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award at 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
Hailed as the most important and influential female recording artist of the late 20th century, inspired folk artist and pioneer Joni Mitchell will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 35th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity...
Les Paul Foundation Surprises Teachers on the Kelly Clarkson Show
The Les Paul Foundation is surprising 30 music education teachers this week on the new Kelly Clarkson Show by giving them the collectible book "Les Paul in His Own Words" for their classrooms. The Les Paul Foundation also supplied the show with iconic vinyls from Les...
THREE SPECIAL LES PAUL FOUNDATION SESSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER
Waukesha, Wisconsin – (August 14, 2019) – The Les Paul Foundation has announced three special events giving fans three opportunities to hear all about Les Paul from Sue Baker, Program Director of the Les Paul Foundation. The hour long sessions will look at Les’...
Remembering Les Paul (1915-2009)
LES PAUL FOUNDATION CELEBRATES LES PAUL’S 104TH BIRTHDAY WITH 104 GIVEAWAYS ALL DAY ON JUNE 9TH, 2019
Fans Can Win Their Own Copy of “Les Paul in His Own Words”, a Limited-Edition Book 104 People to Win the Popular “Les Paul in His Own Words” Collectible Hardcover Book to Be Given Away Via Les Paul and Les Paul Foundation Social Media Channels New York, New...
Michael Braunstein, Executive Director of The Les Paul Foundation Meets With Legendary Grammy Winning Artist Herb Alpert
Michael Braunstein, Executive Director of The Les Paul Foundation (center) recently met up with the legendary Grammy winning artist Herb Alpert (left center) in New York on Friday, May 10, 2019. Pictured here along with Herb and Michael are alumni and guests of the...
Guitar Genius author to launch book at Les Paul Middle School
“Les Paul was an innovator and musical force for the ages – he changed the world in a very real way. His story is a lesson from which kids of all ages can derive inspiration.” Billy Gibbons, lead guitarist of ZZ Top “An exuberant introduction to a musician and...
THE PREVIEW EVENT FOR “PLAY IT LOUD” – INSTRUMENTS OF ROCK N’ ROLL EXHIBIT AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART – NEW YORK MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019
Les Paul Foundation’s Executive Director, Michael Braunstein (r) attends the preview event for “Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll” exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, April 1, 2019. The exhibit which officially opens...
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