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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 (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...

“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...

  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...

AUTHOR KIM TOMSIC INSPIRES WOULD-BE INVENTORS AND MUSICIANS IN NEW BOOK CELEBRATING LES PAUL New York, New York – (April 2, 2019) – The Les Paul Foundation has announced the release of Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked...

  CARLSBAD, Calif.– December 6, 2018 –GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, and innovator Peter Frampton will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 34thAnnual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards),...

THE LES PAUL FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH 650 AM WSM’S MUSIC FOR KIDS  TO CELEBRATE MUSIC AND BRING FREE LESSONS TO KIDS AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE’S STUDIO A NOVEMBER 3, 2018   The Music For Kids Event Will Provide 1000 Free Music Lessons   Erin Kinsey to Sign...

For Immediate Release LES PAUL INSPIRES ROCKIT! LIVE FOUNDATION The Les Paul Foundation Grant Awarded to Educate Students on The Father of Modern Music RED BANK, NEW JERSEY – October 8, 2018 - The Rockit Live Foundation is pleased to announce its collaboration with...

Little Kids Rock have done a dynamite job of explaining Les’ innovations and inventions and attitude towards life using kids to tell kids. What a great partner they are to the Foundation. Check out all the stories and programs about Les Paul here:  Links to Les.