Les Paul Foundation

1950: "We loved to get in the car and drive because then we could get away from the telephone and just enjoy each other’s company without feeling watched. Out on the road, it was just the two of us, and that’s what we wanted."- Les Paul in His Own Words #lespaul #maryford #music

1948 photo of the Waukesha's Club 400 when Les' brother and father opened it. Les and Mary played for the first time in public at the grand opening. When in Waukesha, stop by to see the Les Paul memories at the club, 400 Williams St. #lespaul #maryford #waukesha

PHOTO: Les & Mary at a music store appearance. Back in their day, there was no tour bus or road manager. It was Les and Mary driving from town to town with boxes of publicity photos and albums! #lespaul #maryford #radiotour #musichistory #music #albums #meetandgreet

Honoring the King of Blues, Riley B. King. Known as B.B. King, King defined the blues. Over the years, B.B.'s amazing technique developed into one of the world’s most identifiable guitar styles. In B.B.’s words, When I sing, I play in my mind; the minute I stop singing orally, I start to sing by playing Lucille. #BBKing #BHM #blackhistorymonth #lespaul #music #musiceducation #guitar #guitarhero #GOAT

The Les Paul Foundation sends our deepest sympathies to Hilton Valentine's family, friends and fans. A founding member of The Animals, Valentine was a musical force and his pioneering guitar playing will influence the sound of rock and roll for many generations. Hilton Valentine #hiltonvalentine