Guardian Music — Guitarist and inventor with huge influence on pop and jazzSome pop sounds of the 1950s irresistibly remind us how utterly different a musical world it was. Whatever an Elvis Presley or Bill Haley might do to drive the nails of rock'n'roll into the co... more info

Guardian Music — The guitarist and inventor, whose pioneering work made the sound of rock'n'roll possible, has died aged 94Les Paul, the jazz guitarist and inventor who created one of the world's most famous electric guitars, has died. He was 94.The Gibson Les Paul i... more info

MTV.com News — Musician/inventor is credited with innovations in multi-track recording and designed the Gibson guitar that bears his name.By Gil Kaufman Les Paul Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Les Paul, the man credited with helping to revolut... more info