Les Paul wailing at the Iridium 07/07/1997

[@xXDannyd775Xx]

R.I.P. Les Paul I thank you, how you opened the road for many musicians today. You shall be rememberd for every time I put my hand on a electric guitar

[@homelessballoon]

R.I.P. Les Paul - you were a great musician and innovator!

[@mastermetx]

Im a school teacher in México and told to my 12 years old students that an extraordinaire man has passed away and his name was Les Paul, Every legend must be remember.Viva Les Paul¡

[@DUDEIM18WTF]

93 years old and hes still in love with music..just look at him when he plays.

[@Redlabel0]

R.I.P Les Paul we will never forget you thanks for the guitar the shape n' the tone now you are immortal 'cause your guitar

[@Double2Neck]

Thank you for identifying the song.

[@Jaimo1985]

He is amazing! I was lucky enough to see him about 4 times when he still played every Monday night at Fat Tuesdays. He even signed the back of my 1952 Gold top Les Paul! While he was looking at it, he said "Man, this guitar is worth a lot of money" I said "Les, it will be worth a lot more as soon as you sign it" That cracked him up. He is such a nice and approachable guy. If you ever get a chance to see him, do it! Before it's to late!

[@rockinredneck57]

Les Paul is one of the best of all time. Great guitar player, great engineer and all around tinkerer of electronic gizmos! He really gets the most out of his instrument. Don't let his age fool you! He can still get after it!

[@zellmerfudd]

RIP Les Paul...Thanks for everything

[@Double2Neck]

R.I.P. This is a very sad day. We will miss you much!!! I hope and pray that I get to be 94 and still able to wail on the guitar!!!

[@soundslikefrank]

Genius inventor/player; great man. R.I.P. Mr. Les Paul 1915-2009

[@ALtheDoctorWho]

This is great love your video of him. I only had a camera with me at the time. I got up to take a picture of the band from my seat all the way off the side And they stop playing stuck there heads out and posed for the picture only a second but it was so cool. every body was laughing. They did,nt miss a beat like it was part of the show. great man.

[@owizard69]

I saw Les around this same time. August of 97' We went to the early show, and loved it so much we paid extra to stay for the the night show.Both were different sets. We got to meet Les and his son.Great people.Les makes the "Metal Shredders" of the 80's look like a bunch of chumps!!

[@Super_Pants]

RIP a true genuis and legend. you will be missed

[@daddycow]

GOD I LOVE THIS MAN! =D I miss him!

[@wintersnowboard]

yea i met him this past monday i cant believe how good he still is and yea he is a real character haah

[@theDrumkilla]

RIP Awesome guitar player and amazing inventor!

[@Chomite]

rip will be missed forever and ever.

[@ShyteKreek46]

The man, the myth, the legend...

[@1BrknHrtdRomeo]

God Bless you Les Paul. Live Long and Happy ^_^ keep on jamming man, keep on jamming.

[@BrinsonMHarris]

Saw Slash in an interview talking about what it was like to jam with Les Paul. He said "It reminded me how long I've been playing--not that long!" They had a great jam session and both enjoyed it.

[@buiwashere]

Happy 96th Birthday Les Paul!

[@jcbak]

Thanks, Les. RIP....

[@gitarista92]

God blessed Les Paul for making the BEST guitar in the world!

[@owizard69]

Happy Birthday Les

[@RSBSTEADICAM]

Basically any recording today in one way or another reflects Les' technical influence. This is not to mention his performance style that he gave freely to players across numerous generations! But above all was his simply amazing and gracious demeanor, his willingness to listen to any new musical style and discuss any new technical concept!

[@Nicotrel]

yes he is and he is still playin at a small bar in new york almost every evening

[@Double2Neck]

especially live - a true showman...thanks for watching..!

[@Double2Neck]

At Les's home away from home - The Iridium in NYC...you must go to see him...If you go - get tickets for the second show, it will be worth your wait!!!

[@lobster272]

LONG LIVE LES PAUL

[@rexracing53]

You influenced so many including me RIP Lester

[@faningo276]

Les Paul was one of those guys that never seemed to make a mistake, every movement had it's purpose. His attention to detail and his improvisational ability was extraordinary to say the least, he covered a lot of ground with his playing. Just listen to some of the guys that he inspired (i.e. Steve Howe) and look at the company he kept (i.e. Chet Atkins). Les Paul was the real deal, that's why his name is on so many of our guitars! Wish I could have met him.

[@jobe69]

Les Still Plays At The Iridium Every Monday Nite..Not Every Night..Jeez At 92 He Still Needs Some Rest..Ha..He Loves It And If Your In NYC See Les Paul..You Wont Regret It...

[@leroie]

hey, that's my birthday!!! the greatest...

[@Double2Neck]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LES!!!! Keep on jamming!!!

[@DuckyVader]

The legend.

[@M5Brown]

I just heard a 1990s interview with Les Paul with Terry Gross. When he started playing again in the 1990s, he said he had arthritis so bad he could only move two fingers on hand that frets. Check out in this video and you'll notice his hand fingering is limited, but the man is still the king!

[@kiaweking]

... But only because he's outlived most of those who were old enough to remember him in his prime. He's a legend and a genius! I wonder who was the first person ever to receive a signature endorsement from a music company ?

[@bsrulez101]

luv him hes a legend

[@mw3king1997]

My born day

[@Ericejazz]

It's a nice old standard called "I've Found a New Baby" by Palmer and Williams. Great tune.

[@rockinredneck57]

@Sqroob Yes, he was in a bad car wreck in 1948 and it shattered his arm and elbow. They told him they would have to set it in one spot as it couldn't move again. So he had it set to where he could hold and play his guitar. Took him a year and a half to recover. I'd say he did recover pretty well too.

[@guitars470dxqmcn]

R.I.P. Les Paul

[@Ascendancy9]

I'd love to buy that as a backing track!

[@gijoedaisy]

Groovy, man!

[@lilredroostie]

Go for it Les! :)

[@upstateguitar]

I just got tickets for next Monday, Dec 18th 8:00 p.m.. Can't Wait! (I should mention that's 2006)

[@RichieBullock]

hes still going strong at 93 !

[@AdventEye]

That is a hell of guitar..! I wish he sold me just that!

[@IamAnoob44]

we should all thank les paul since he's playing a les paul

[@carlrudd1858]

Got a little carried away with that amazing zoom lever? What else did you get for Christmas. *LOL*

[@carlrudd1858]

First time I've ever heard AC hum from Les Paul's amp.

[@zari194]

couldn't have said it better!

[@mansell863]

this was filmed on my 7th birthday =]

[@FordIsBetter]

RIP!

[@georgereuter]

It's Lou Pallo. He plays in the trio even today.

[@asherx24]

R.I.P les pauls

[@georgereuter]

Smoke Rings is the name..........absolutely beautiful.

[@hollowmenrule]

les is the best

[@rtk14kwyjibo]

yea i heard about that thats crazy dedication

[@chugfat]

Lol I love how you said "before its too late". That could mean one of two things, God forbid!

[@alittlebitoffiddle]

The song is I Found A New Baby

[@theDrumkilla]

Check the date of the film DA.

[@infinitecraftteacher]

R. I. P.

[@Kaaotikock]

I've had a red studio model since 2005, my dad is an electrician and did the wiring for this dude's hot tub, and payed him with the guitar instead of the money, I think it was made in 2000, Its the best guitar I've ever had, and I am in love with it, play it everyday, its what I want to do in life, ya know? its red like passion, and heavy to the touch because each musical tone I create with it has a unique mystical density, and voice, I can express what ever it is that I feel most, I just vomit

[@wintersnowboard]

goin to see him tonight

[@Todtorsa]

he plays really good

[@AndreasSku93]

@nymetsrock You couldn't be more wrong, it's a very multifunctional guitar. It sounds great for jazz yes, but I prefer it for how it sounds while playing blues and rock. Nothing beats that beefy gritty sound when it comes to tearing up the house!

[@Double2Neck]

Thanks frostyjr2 for your answer.

[@Atomicflash500]

Great thanks !!!! where was this taken ?

[@ncf11]

I think that most people who say he's not a great guitarist can't play that great themselves. In any case, i do believe there were many great guitarists in his prime - as there are many unknown great ones today. The part one misses is his invention of multi-track recording. Hard to dismiss this contribution.

[@randomworld1]

R.I.P

[@AdventEye]

That guitar is really nice :)

[@franko2k]

Godspeed Lester. You had one heckuva run. . FWIW: The guitar Les is playing was NOT built by Gibson. They supplied the headstock logo. It was built by Tommy Doyle.

[@TheWildbill501]

like a boss

[@FenderFreak1590]

that is really old to still be playin guitar. hes really good, i just got a documentary on him.

[@murfdog19]

You just proved my point!

[@DanBeatlesFan]

what's the name of the song?? Les Paul RIP miss you

[@kirksesp]

He's still alive. He is 91.

[@ace4evr]

I was 6 years old... wow! And How old is that model of a Les Paul he's using?

[@Joowhahn]

Nice. Mr Les Paul can play really good :)

[@poisonedcheeseproductions]

omg i remember this! i was like 5 years old! my uncle took me to see this live and he was making a big deal out of the experience i would get from watching that "old man", i didnt know who he was then! I WAS SUCH AN IDIOT!! FUK!

[@murfdog19]

Yeah, the guitar Les plays is customized. He calls it "The Recorder" because it is the guitar he uses in the studio.

[@Strike0329]

i'd kill for that guitar

[@LPcustom76]

right i have read or heard most of what you say, but he gets royalties from "les paul" sales. i just thought maybe he would want to promote the line a little more over the years. i think the only time i have seen him play one is back in the mid 50's with mary.

[@jws1272]

I hope I'm still as active at age 93! (That's how old Les will be on June 9!)

[@kevykev38]

@Jimmyz96 He is an inventor and a good guitarist. Doesn't match and is outdated by many guitarists.

[@GibsonSGsRock1]

damn!

[@parigod]

What song is that?

[@RSBSTEADICAM]

Hey, Les was just about the the "electric guitar" try this! Electric guitar, Sound on sound, Close miking, Multi track, Echo chamber, The Les Paul Paulverizer, The Gibson Les Paul Solid body guitar

[@DanBeatlesFan]

wich song is that?

[@JGPorcello]

Is that Pat Martino playing the other guitar?

[@Dregan]

RIP

[@wafflehouseco]

Les Paul's Les Paul is one of the nicest looking Les Pauls ive ever seen. Les Paul lol

[@Double2Neck]

Woody4270 - "The video camera work was really bad!" Thanks Woody.....

[@andrewbentriley]

I wonder how many guitars he has

[@XxnoitcelferxX]

Nice : )

[@nicozx191]

RIP and hi to hendrix

[@1BrknHrtdRomeo]

which city is that? you know...i couldn't compare that if someone actually got to jam with Les Paul. i think that would make it more for me than a signed Les Paul from Les Paul =)

[@AlexGronstad]

U are lucky. Does he still play?