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Role Models in Science and Engineering: Les Paul

carlyo | April 18, 2013

Celebrating another Role Model in Science & Engineering Achievement! Rock and roll as we know it today would not exist without his invention --the solid body electric guitar. Little wonder legends like Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and Eddie Van Halen consider him an icon. Throughout his life, Les remained an innovator as a guitar player and sound engineering pioneer. Read the full biography of Les Paul here.

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