Adopted name of Lester Polfuss (1915-2009) was an American inventor of the solid-body electric guitar in the early 1940s, and a pioneer of recording techniques including overdubbing and electronic echo.
Short Biography:
The Gibson Les Paul guitar was first marketed in 1952 (the first commercial solid-body guitar was made by Leo Fender). As a guitarist in the late 1940s and the 1950s he recorded with the singer Mary Ford (1928-1977).
Why is Les Paul famous?
Les Paul was an American guitarist, songwriter and inventor.