Les Paul and his wife sold how many records approximatively in the 1950s?
Hundreds
Thousands
Millions of copies
Tens of millions
Answer
Les Paul and his wife, Mary Ford, sold millions of records in the 1950s. Their collaboration revolutionized the music industry, popularizing the use of multi-track recording and overdubbing techniques. With hits like "How High the Moon" and "Vaya con Dios," they achieved a rare blend of commercial success and critical acclaim, influencing guitarists, engineers, and producers for generations to come.
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