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COMPOSER-SONGWRITER WAS BORN IN 1891

31 best images about Cole Porter on Pinterest | Richard avedon, 1920s and Peru

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Cole Porter in Peru | The Queerest Places

(Fox News) – Iconic and celebrated American composer Cole
Porter was born on this day in history, June 9, 1891, into a
prestigious family
in Peru, Indiana. 

His mother, Kate Cole Porter, was the daughter of wealthy
businessman J.O. Cole — and due to his upbringing, young
Cole Porter enjoyed a privileged childhood, according to
the Indiana Historical Society.

At the age of 6, Porter started playing both the violin and
piano
and became quite good at both instruments.  

The Songs of Cole Porter - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic

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TV SHOW CAST MEMBER HAS DIED AT 52

Breaking Bad - Trakt

( Fox News) – “Breaking Bad” star Mike Batayeh passed away
after suffering a heart attack in his sleep.

Batayeh was at home when he died, and his sister said that
the death was very sudden, and that he had no history of
heart problems.

The actor, who was known to fans as the manager of Gustavo’s laundromat in the TV show, will be honored during a celebration
of life service on June 16. Batayeh’s funeral will be held on June
17.

The actor will be honored during a celebration of life service on
June 16. His funeral will be held on June 17.


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GUITAR PIONEER WAS BORN ON THIS DAY

Les Paul And The Harmonica Holder He Invented As A Child - The Delite
At the age of eight, Les Paul began playing the harmonica.
After learning the piano, he switched to the guitar. During
this time he invented a neck-worn harmonica holder.

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Les Paul (Lester William Polsfuss)
(June 9, 1915 – August 12, 2009) 

 

Paul, was a jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, and
inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the
solid-body electric
guitar, and his prototype, called the Log, served as inspiration
for the
Gibson Les Paul. Paul taught himself how to play guitar,
and while he is mainly known for jazz and popular music, he
had an early career in country music. In the 1950s, he and his
wife, singer and guitarist
Mary Ford, recorded numerous records,
selling millions of copies.

Paul is credited with many recording innovations. His early
experiments with
overdubbing (also known as sound on
sound
), delay effects such as tape delay, phasing, and
multitrack recording.          
         

His licks, trills, chording sequences, fretting techniques, and
timing set him apart from his contemporaries and inspired
many guitarists of the present day. (From Wikipedia)

      
      
      
      
      
     
Guitar's leading man comes to ASU | ASU Now: Access, Excellence, Impact
Les (with wife, Mary Ford) in their home recording studio.

Barry's Discs: Group Pop Vocals

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