This is a sample of some of the reactions to Les Paul's death:
Mark Kemp of ROLLING STONE posted an amazing article about Les Paul:
"With apologies to Hendrix and Clapton, inventor and musician Les Paul, who died Wednesday at 94, was the most influential rock guitarist ever — even though he was only tangentially involved in rock.
Paul was important not just for his instrumental virtuosity, but also for his groundbreaking studio developments and creation of the Gibson solid-body guitar that bears his name, the quintessential rock instrument made famous by such legends as Clapton, Duane Allman, Jimmy Page and Eddie Van Halen."
It's remarkable to hear and read tributes from rockers and guitarists all over. It's a great testimony to Les Paul's influence, specially on people born after he recorded all of those guitar arrangements.
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