Dec 24th, 2007 · If you need a gift for a special geek -- and you have a few thousand dollars to spare -- you might consider these "luxury technology" items: a Les Paul guitar that tunes itself, a remote control made out of pure gold, and an iPhone encrusted with diamonds for $41,227.
Aug 26th, 2007 · In last week's profile of Les Paul, we reported that his hits with Mary Ford employed a multi-track recording technique that Paul pioneered. Listener Joe Zannieri sets us straight on that. He writes, "The 'new sound' hit records Les made with Mary between 1948 and 1954 were made using multiple overdubs."
Aug 19th, 2007 · Earlier this summer, guitarist Les Paul celebrated his 92nd birthday. At an age when other musicians may be content to relax and collect an occasional royalty check, Paul still works. In a new PBS documentary, Les Paul: Chasing Sound, he tells his remarkable life story.
Sep 5th, 2005 · Richard Thompson grew up in post-war Britain, listening to Les Paul and Django Reinhardt. Known for his exceptional guitar work, Thompson's latest release, Front Parlour Ballads, is his first solo acoustic album in more than 20 years.
Jun 4th, 2005 · Guitar legend Les Paul is about to turn 90 and still going strong. He plays weekly at New York's Iridium Jazz Club, and he has a string of new albums coming out. Tom Vitale visits with Paul in New York.
Sep 3rd, 1999 · Lost and Found Sound presents a story about present-day uses of the most ancient of recording technologies: the wax cylinder. On the occasion of this month's release by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis's album of wax cylinder recordings, we hear what it is about wax that appeals to some. For Marsalis it's the authentic sound, which reminds him of the jazz greats of the past. Also featured: Les Paul and the band They Might be Giants. John Flansburgh of the "Giants" learns that to get recorded, he has to stick his head into a brass cone and sing in a very pronounced way.