Brief History Of Les Paul (Guitar Legend, Inventor & Pioneer)

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Brief history of Les Paul's life and his achievements, also includes a short interview with today's rock legend Carlos Santana. A great video to watch, a true guitar legend...

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  1. Anonymous5:53 PM

    HI LES PAUL,HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!AND MANY MORE..GOD BLESS YOU..GOD BLESS YOU...THANKS A MILLION...GREB

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  2. Anonymous4:18 PM

    thank you for sharing this video , gibson les paul guitars rule !

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