Les Paul.

[old git]

Saw him and wife Mary at the Brixton Hippodrome, many, many moons ago. Fantastic.

Remember him for multi-tracking, 'How high the moon', his sheer musicality and a good axe, not for the overloud guitarists at your local session.

 

[AlanU]

Yes, I too was sorry to hear of his death.
There will probably a huge auction of his guitars.

You mentioned the Brixton Hippodrome, not usually considered the hippest place.
I've just seen a clip on U-tube of the mighty T-bone Walker from 1966, backed by Clark Terry, Teddy Wilson, Zoot Sims, Louie Bellson, Benny Carter, Bob Cranshaw and Dizzy Gillespie.

The venue?
Poplar Town Hall. Poplar Town Hall!!!!!!!!!

 

[kevgermany]

Will be sorely missed, but his guitars live on...