Description: Les Paul in His Own Words by Michael Cochran LES PAUL IN HIS OWN WORDS FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 2009, the legendary Les Paul passed away at the age of 94. In celebration of his life, this book, capturing Pauls own reflections on his remarkable inventions and guitar playing, was published as a high-end collectors edition. In 2015, Les Paul reached his centennial, and Backbeat Books is pleased to celebrate the legend once more in the first-ever paperback edition of Les Paul in His Own Words, making his fascinating story available to a wide range of readers. This book is the definitive work on the recording and electric guitar pioneer whose prodigious talents and relentless work ethic single-handedly launched a new era in American popular music. This authentic account of Les Pauls life is packed with words of wisdom and experience from one of the most important contributors to modern music. Author Biography LES PAUL (1915-2009) was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, which made the sound of rock and roll possible. Among his many honors, Les Paul is the only person to be included in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the National Inventors Hall of Fame. MICHAEL COCHRAN (West Plains, Missouri) is an award-nominated author, music journalist, and music historian. He also authored Chet Atkins: Me and My Guitars, hailed by Guitar Player magazine as possibly the greatest guitar book ever written. Long Description In 2009, the legendary Les Paul passed away at the age of 94. In celebration of his life, this book, capturing Pauls own reflections on his remarkable inventions and guitar playing, was published as a high-end collectors edition. In 2015, Les Paul reached his centennial, and Backbeat Books is pleased to celebrate the legend once more in the first-ever paperback edition of Les Paul in His Own Words, making his fascinating story available to a wide range of readers. This book is the definitive work on the recording and electric guitar pioneer whose prodigious talents and relentless work ethic single-handedly launched a new era in American popular music. This authentic account of Les Pauls life is packed with words of wisdom and experience from one of the most important contributors to modern music. Details ISBN1495047393 Author Michael Cochran Short Title LES PAUL IN HIS OWN WORDS Language English ISBN-10 1495047393 ISBN-13 9781495047398 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Pages 366 Illustrations Yes Place of Publication Milwaukee Imprint Backbeat Books Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2016-03-01 UK Release Date 2016-03-01 Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation Edition Description Centennial Edition Publication Date 2016-03-01 DEWEY 787.87092 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-04-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100479228;
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Book Title: Les Paul in His Own Words
Item Height: 304mm
Item Width: 227mm
Author: Michael Cochran
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Music, Musical Instruments
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Publication Year: 2016
Genre: Biographies & True Stories
Item Weight: 1397g
Number of Pages: 366 Pages