I remember when I was about 5 years old, my dad went out to buy a new guitar. He came home with a "Les Paul" and there was a major uproar, both from Mom, wo wasn't happy with the price, and the neighbor that also "picked", and how envious he was. He (Pop) went on to explain to me about Les Paul and Mary Ford, and how they were among the "pioneers" (I believe he used that word) in modern music.
I tried to learn to play, but discovered I'm not nearly co-ordinated enough, nor am I "tone deaf", so I KNEW I wasn't any good.. . I learned to play the carburetor instead...(:- My little sister now owns Pop's Les Paul. Sorry to hear he passed. Maybe now Pop can actually MEET him!
Jim
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