Paul was a guitar and electronics mastermind whose creations -- such as multitrack recording , tape delay and the solid-body guitar that bears his name , the Gibson Les Paul -- helped give rise to modern popular music , including rock ' n ' roll . Mary Ford , guitar and studio innovator , has died at 20 . Les Paul 's innovations included a solid-body guitar , multitrack recording . Paul had several hits with ex-wife Paul in his 90s . B.B . King : `` He was the founding father of modern music ''
Mary Ford , guitar and studio innovator , has died at 20 . Les Paul 's innovations included a solid-body guitar , multitrack recording . Paul had several hits with ex-wife Paul in his 90s . B.B . King : `` He was the founding father of modern music ''