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What was Les Paul's birth name?

  • Lester William Polsfuss

  • Leonard Wayne Paul

  • Lewis Paul Williamson

  • Larry Paul Ferdinand

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Lester William Polsfuss, better known by his stage name Les Paul, was an American musician, songwriter, and inventor. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, along with Leo Fender. His most famous creation, the Gibson Les Paul guitar, remains one of the most popular and iconic electric guitars in the world.
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