Music · Technology · 1915–2009
Les Paul — Age & Birthday
Born: 9 June 1915 · Died: 11 August 2009 · Age at death: 94
How old was Les Paul when he died?
Les Paul died aged 94. He was born on 9 June 1915 and died on 11 August 2009.
Musician and inventor who developed the solid-body electric guitar
Did you know?He was a pioneer in studio recording techniques, including the use of multi-tracking and tape delay.
Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 – August 12, 2009), known as Les Paul, was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, and his prototype, called the Log, served as inspiration for the Gibson Les Paul.
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- Age at death
- 94
- Would be
- 111
- Years since death
- 17
- Born
- June 9, 1915 · Waukesha, United States
- Died
- August 11, 2009
- Cause of death
- Pneumonia
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Music, Technology
Family
- Spouse
- Mary Ford
- Child
- Lester George "Rusty" Paul Jr
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- Born on June 9Born on June 9 too? You share your birthday with Les Paul, Peter the Great, Johnny Depp and 23 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on August 11Les Paul is remembered every August 11, along with 13 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Les Paul was bornA newspaper front page for 9 June 1915, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayLes Paul would be 111 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryLes Paul's 112th birthday is in 226 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!112th
- Death anniversaryThe 18th anniversary of Les Paul's death is in 289 days. A moment to remember their legacy.18th
- Gemini zodiac signGemini people are known for being curious, adaptable and witty. Are you a Gemini like Les Paul? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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