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Electric Guitar Man : The Genius of les Paul by Edwin Brit Wyckoff (2008, Library Binding)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherEnslow Publishing, LLC

ISBN-10076602847X

ISBN-139780766028470

eBay Product ID (ePID)6038702095

Product Key Features

Book TitleElectric Guitar Man : the Genius of Les Paul

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

TopicBiography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Technology / Inventions, Biography & Autobiography / Music

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorEdwin Brit Wyckoff

Book SeriesGenius at Work! Great Inventor Biographies Ser.

FormatLibrary Binding

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight8.5 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width7.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

LCCN2006-034681

ReviewsThis book is part of the "Genius at Work!: Great Inventor" biography series. It is a comprehensive retelling about the amazing achievements of Les Polsfuss, better known as Les Paul. The book catalogues Les's fascinating journey in music, from receiving his first harmonica to being awarded the National Medal of Arts. The book tells of Les's curiosity and ingenuity, starting when he took his mother's player piano apart. Les has invented many things in his life, but one of the first was a modified wire coat hanger to hold his harmonica while he played the guitar. Les was nourished by his mother, who believed in him, supported his dreams and pushed him to do all he could, even when he was down. Les has gone by many names during his lifetime. In addition to Les Paul, he has been known as Red Hot Red and Rhubarb Red. He has worked with some of the best in the music business, including "Sunny" Joe Wolverton, Fred Waring and Bing Crosby. Adversity has not stopped him. After he was in a car accident that broke six ribs and shattered his playing arm, he relearned how to play the guitar. In 2007, at the age of 92, he was still playing professionally. Les was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. Also, in 2005, he was accepted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his inventions of the solid wood guitar, sound on sound recording, echo chambers, the Gibson Les Paul guitar, and the Les Paul Paulverizer. This is an educational read that is a must-have for any library., Children's Literature

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromThird Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Dewey Decimal781.64092 B

Grade ToThird Grade

SynopsisWithout the electronic guitar invented by Les Paul, music would never have been the same. In this biography of Pauls life and career, Edwin Brit Wyckoff shares how the rambunctious boy from Waukesha, Wisconsin, was propelled to stardom by his unrivaled playing ability and technological prowess. Revered by generations of musicians and fans, Paul and his inventions have forever changed the way music is produced, recorded, and enjoyed., Without the electronic guitar invented by Les Paul, music would never have been the same. In this biography of Paul's life and career, Edwin Brit Wyckoff shares how the rambunctious boy from Waukesha, Wisconsin, was propelled to stardom by his unrivaled playing ability and technological prowess. Revered by generations of musicians and fans, Paul and his inventions have forever changed the way music is produced, recorded, and enjoyed.

LC Classification NumberML3930.P29W93 2007