Les Paul , guitar and studio innovator , has died at 94 . Paul 's innovations included a solid-body guitar , multitrack recording . Paul had several hits with ex-wife Mary Ford in early '50s . Les Paul , whose innovations with the electric guitar and studio technology made him one of the most important figures in recorded music , has died , according to a statement from his publicists . B.B . King was born on the same day as Paul.
Les Paul , guitar and studio innovator , has died at 94 . Paul 's innovations included a solid-body guitar , multitrack recording . Paul had several hits with ex-wife Mary Ford in early '50s . B.B . King was born on the same day as Paul.