A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs Episode 9: “How High The Moon” by Les Paul and Mary Ford
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Reinhardt's Resilience
- Django Reinhardt, a Romani guitarist, overcame poverty and a severe hand injury.
- He relearned guitar with only two fingers, influencing countless musicians.
Les Paul's Dual Hall of Fame Status
- Les Paul, born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is in both the Rock and Roll and National Inventors Halls of Fame.
- He is renowned for his innovative guitar designs, especially the popular Les Paul model.
Early Inventions and Maternal Influence
- As a teenager, Les Paul invented the harmonica holder and became a semi-professional musician.
- His mother influenced his instrument choice, steering him away from piano, drums, and saxophone.