Les Paul
Instructional DVD For Guitar
The Story
Les Paul's "Instructional DVD For Guitar" presents a rare and historical in-depth view of the living legend that inspired the revolutionary development of the recording industry. Les not only invented the electric guitar, he also perfected the technique of multi-track recording and experimented with the use of "echo", what we now refer to as "reverb" by developing the first filtration devices for reverb, delay and phrasing.
In addition to the inventions, Les performed in renowned jazz concerts as well as for live radio and televison audiences. He and wife Mary were the stars of the popular and classic radio and television show of the '50s, "The Les Paul Mary Ford Show," where Les frequently tried new ideas and inventions that became standards for the recording industry.
This interview interspersed with performance clips takes you up close with Les Paul for a fun, humorous and incredibly educational view into the awesome world of music as seen by one of the truly great guitarists, musicians and innovators of all times.
Special DVD features include: Lesson Book.
DVD Video, NTSC, Regions: 1
Additional Facts
Les Paul is a unique blend of musician and inventor. His performing career started at the age of 13 and by the early 1950s he was the greatest jazz guitarist of his generation. The Les Paul Trio, which included his talented wife Mary Ford, produced such hits as "Tennessee Waltz," "Mockin' Bird Hill," "How High The Moon," and "Vaya Con Dios." He also won a 1977 Grammy with Chet Atkins for the album Chester and Lester.