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Les Paul, born as Lester William Polsfuss , was an American guitarist, inventor, and radio personality . He was a citizen of the United States and was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 9, 1915 . Les Paul played various music genres such as jazz, country music, rock and roll, and blues .
Les Paul had a successful career as a guitarist and became a worldwide sensation under the pseudonym "Les Paul" . He was also a dedicated inventor, most notably known for his contributions to music and sound technologies.
Throughout his lifetime, Les Paul received several awards and honors. In 2005, he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame . Moreover, he won the Grammy Trustees Award for his significant impact on the music industry .
Les Paul passed away in White Plains, New York, on August 12, 2009 .
