Students at Stax Music Academy in Memphis have not only been learning how to play blues, rhythm & blues and jazz, they know a lot more about the solid body electric guitar and its creator, Les Paul. And all during Spring Break; actually, the Les Paul Soul School Spring Break to be precise. READ MORE

Les Paul’s hometown of Waukesha, Wisconsin has received the designation of GuitarTown for a second year in a row, an unprecedented recognition from the Gibson Guitar Company. GuitarTown is an international public art project. READ MORE

Baker delivers personal glimpse of Les Paul
By Brian Huber, Freeman Staff
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WAUKESHA – As Les Paul told it to Sue Baker, he remembered sitting in his crib in Waukesha as trains passed, watching the windows rattle,  READ MORE

Les Paul’s oldest son, Russ, has plenty of stories to share about his Dad. Russ’ legal name is Les Paul. Amusingly, Les never legally changed his name, so the “real” Les Paul is Les’ son. READ MORE

“Thank You Les”, a recording and documentary tribute to music industry icon, Les Paul, received two Independent Music Award nominations, will begin airing on PBS and will have a limited edition vinyl release. READ MORE