Les Paul's Birthday Celebration

Question 1

Musicians continue to use Les Paul's innovative style and recording techniques. Click a response.

Accepted Answer

I hear multiple tracks on the vocals., Great musicianship, This music rocks., Jammin'

Question 2

Les as Rhubarb Red played country music on the radio. Enjoy this clip and choose a response.

Accepted Answer

More please, Fun music, Love this, Unique style

Question 3

Les considers this his first music gig. He was 13 years old. (Check out the sailor suit, just like Pie Plant Pete.)

Accepted Answer

Milwaukee - Schroeder Hotel

Question 4

What is Les Paul's birth name? (He is the person sitting.)

Accepted Answer

Lester Polsfuss

Question 5

A Les Paul Birthday Celebration was hosted in 2008. Identify pictures of others who attended.

Accepted Answer

A= BB King; B= Eddie Van Halen; C= Steve Miller; D= Brian Setzer

Question 6

Les performed with many artists including Bing Crosby. What gift did Bing give to Les that inspired his inventive work?

Accepted Answer

Ampex Tape Recorder

Question 7

Les admired Pie Plant Pete. To be like Pete, what did Les wear for his first publicity photograph?

Accepted Answer

Sailor Outfit

Question 8

Identify the items that Les Paul invented.

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

Question 9

Les Paul and Mary Ford had many hits. What song (1953) was their biggest hit?

Accepted Answer

Vaya Con Dios

Question 10

Enjoy the Les Paul Birthday Celebration featuring Les Paul and performing guests. Share what you enjoy about the video.

Accepted Answer

I love the music and camaraderie shown on stage., It's great to see so many musicians performing together with Les Paul.

Question 11

What was Les Paul's first invention?

Accepted Answer

Flippable Harmonica Holder

Question 12

While playing country music, Les was Rhubarb Red. What was his stage name as a jazz musician?

Accepted Answer

Les Paul

Question 13

Besides Les Paul and Red Hot Red, what other stage name did Les use?

Accepted Answer

Rhubarb Red

Question 14

The "Les Paulverizer" started as a myth and eventually came to life. How many parts does Les create in the video?

Accepted Answer

I lost count.

Question 15

Les Paul is the only person inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and the ________ ___ ______ _____ ___ _____.

Accepted Answer

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Question 16

Les Paul created the first multi-track recording. What is the title of this song?

Accepted Answer

Lover

Question 17

What city was Les Paul born?

Accepted Answer

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Question 18

Les Paul is known to many for his contribution to the evolution and design of this instrument. What is it?

Accepted Answer

Solid Body Electric Guitar

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