Virginia Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Note; there is a concert attached to this event....this is in Cleveland. http://www.kansascity.com/402/story/833838.html Slash to play at Rock Hall's tribute to Les Paul By JOE MILICIA Associated Press Writer Chris Pizzello, file In this Sept. 7, 2008 file photo, guitarist Slash arrives at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards held at Paramount Pictures Studio Lot in Los Angeles. http://www.slashonline.com/ http://www.rockhall.com/ AP ShowBiz Minute Slash couldn't miss a chance to pay tribute to his own guitar hero, Les Paul. The former Guns N' Roses guitarist signed up to play at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's tribute concert Nov. 15 without even hearing who he'd be playing with on stage. "I'm just coming with my guitar," Slash said. The concert at Cleveland's State Theater includes a lineup of guitar virtuosos like Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, The Ventures and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi. Slash, a member of Velvet Revolver, said he'd do anything for the 93-year-old Paul, known as the "Father of the Electric Guitar." Paul's many contributions to music include building the first solid-body electric guitar in 1941. "The legion of guitar players I grew up listening to would have been completely different had Les not been around," Slash said. Paul is expected to attend the American Music Masters series event. Slash said he previously played with Paul and couldn't keep up with him. "He just cleaned the stage up with me," the 43-year-old Slash said. Slash recorded Guns N' Roses' masterpiece "Appetite for Destruction" on a replica of a 1959 Gibson Les Paul that was made by a private builder. This is the second time Slash will be involved with a Rock Hall gig in the last two years. Velvet Revolver performed when Van Halen was inducted into the hall last year. Slash said someone pointed out to him at the performance that Guns N' Roses would be eligible for the hall in 2012. Artists are eligible 25 years after recording their first single or album. Only two members of Van Halen showed up for their induction. Slash said if Guns N' Roses were inducted, he wouldn't want to follow a similar path. "I hope whatever differences we'd accrued over the years, we'd be able to show up as professionals and accept it with dignity," he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatbo Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 i would like very much for page to do this, and i think if he had the opportunity, he would in a flash. here's to hoping.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) I agree. It would be a great opportunity to see him play if he did participate; they were selling tickets to the concert part We're kind of far from Cleveland though (~ 8 hours), but tickets are only $30, 40 and $50: http://www.rockhall.com/pressroom/2008-ame...-music-masters/ Rock Hall Will Honor Les Paul at 2008 American Music Masters in November “The Wizard of Waukesha: The Life and Legacy of Les Paul” will celebrate the gifted musician and inventor with an ear for the future CLEVELAND (September 2, 2008) - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Case Western Reserve University and Gibson Guitar will celebrate the extraordinary legacy of musician and inventor Les Paul at the 13th Annual American Music Masters® series in Cleveland this November. The weeklong event begins on Monday, November 10, and will feature panels, films and educational programs. On Saturday, November 15, an all-day exploration of Les Paul’s impact on popular music Rock and Roll Retrospective: the Les Paul Phenomenon will be held at Case Western Reserve University. Paul is only the second living American Music Master® to be honored with this award; Jerry Lee Lewis was the first in 2007. A tribute concert will take place on Saturday November 15, at 8 pm at PlayhouseSquare’s State Theater. Participating artists will be announced in the coming months. Tickets for the tribute concert are $30, $40 and $50. Tickets for the tribute concert go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, September 24 through playhousesquare.org and at the PlayhouseSquare ticket office (216) 241-6000. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum members will be able to purchase tickets beginning Monday, September 8, at 10 a.m., by calling (216) 515-1939. “Les Paul’s contribution to the history of rock and roll is beyond compare,” said Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum President and CEO Terry Stewart. “His history as a musician is unparalleled. He has played with everyone from the Andrews Sisters to Eric Clapton and Eddie Van Halen. Those who have witnessed him performing live can testify to his melodic genius and soulful phrasing. His innovations - the solid-body electric guitar, sound-on-sound recording and close miking - helped usher in a new era in recording. The Museum’s exhibit, showcasing his innovative instrument design and masterful performance technique, is a cornerstone of our permanent collection.” “Les Paul is a preeminent musical master so it is fitting for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to pay tribute to such an exceptional man,” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO, Gibson Guitars. “There is no greater influence on music than the legendary Les Paul, whom I have the good luck of calling a close and personal friend. All of us at Gibson continue to applaud his many contributions to the world of music and look forward to experiencing the 13th Annual American Music Masters Series that will honor him.” As a player, inventor and recording artist, Les Paul has been an innovator from the early years of his life. Born Lester William Polfus in 1915 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the first instrument he learned to play was actually the harmonica at age eight. After brief experimentation with the piano, Paul picked up the guitar, not knowing he would one day shape the sound of songs composed by countless musicians around the world. By age 13 he was performing semi-professionally as a country-music guitarist and working diligently on sound-related inventions. With his newfound talent, Paul formed a trio and moved to New York. All the while he busied himself as a bandleader who could play both jazz and country music. After moving to Los Angeles, Paul and his trio backed Bing Crosby, and with Crosby’s encouragement, Paul built his first studio in his L.A. garage in 1945. His career as a musician, however, nearly came to an end in 1948, when a near-fatal car accident shattered his right arm and elbow. Nevertheless, he instructed the surgeons to set his arm at an angle that would allow him to cradle and pick the guitar. Paul subsequently made his mark as a jazz-pop musician extraordinaire, recording as a duo with his wife, singer Colleen Summers (a.k.a. Mary Ford). Their biggest hits included “How High the Moon” (1951) and “Vaya Con Dios” (1953), both reaching #1. Over the years, Paul had become frustrated that the audiences were not able to hear his guitar, so he set out to build one that they could. In 1941, he built “the Log,” his first attempt at creating a solid-body electric guitar. He continued to make refinements to this prototype throughout the decade. In 1952, his dream became a reality when Gibson introduced the solid-body guitar that bears Paul’s name. Because of his pioneering work, Paul is often called the “Father of the Electric Guitar.” The Les Paul guitar has become a staple instrument among discerning rock guitarists. This list of musicians associated with the Gibson Les Paul includes Duane Allman, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons and Jimmy Page. In 1956, Les Paul introduced yet another technological innovation: the first eight-track tape recorder (designed by Paul and marketed by Ampex). Over the ensuing decades, Paul himself has remained active, cutting a Grammy-winning album of instrumental duets with Chet Atkins, Chester and Lester, and still indulges his inventor’s curiosity in a basement workshop at his home in Mahwah, New Jersey. In celebration of his 90th birthday, a staggering number of musicians came together to record Les Paul & Friends: American Made and World Played. Les Paul was inducted into the Early Influence category of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has a permanent exhibit “The New Sound: Les Paul and the Electric Guitar” on the Museum’s second floor in the “The Architects of Rock and Roll” room. The exhibit highlights items loaned by Paul, including the first guitar he ever owned, a 1927 Sears Troubador acoustic guitar and many experimental guitars, including a reproduction of “The Rail” made out of a 2 1/2 -foot length of steel rail with a string held down by a screw at each end. At 93 years old, Les Paul is still a weekly performer at the Iridium Jazz club in New York City. Paul McCartney, Keith Richards and Tony Bennett are just a few of the stars that have played on stage with this living legend. It’s his perpetual love of music that keeps Les Paul rocking. About the American Music Masters® Series The American Music Masters® series, a co-production of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University, celebrates the lives and careers of artists who changed the shape and sound of American culture. Each year, the series explores the legacy of one of those pioneering figures in a range of events that includes Museum exhibits, lectures, films, a major conference and a tribute concert benefiting the Rock Hall’s Education Department. Drawing together experts, artists, fans and friends, these events aim to provide new perspectives on some of the most beloved and influential musicians of the past century. The American Music Masters® series began in 1996 when the museum paid tribute to Woody Guthrie with a 10-day celebration of his life and legacy. Other American Music Masters® series honorees have included: the father of country music, Jimmie Rodgers in 1997; blues legend, Robert Johnson in 1998; rhythm and blues pioneer, Louis Jordan in 1999; the legendary Muddy Waters in 2000; the “Empress” Bessie Smith in 2001; Hank Williams, the first country western superstar in 2002; Buddy Holly in 2003; folk-blues artist Lead Belly in 2004; Sam Cooke in 2005; Roy Orbison in 2006; and Jerry Lee Lewis in 2007. Artists who have performed at American Music Masters® include Solomon Burke, Elvis Costello, Aretha Franklin, Chrissie Hynde, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant. About Gibson Guitar Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Gibson’s HD.6X-PRO Digital Guitar and the Gibson Robot Guitar represent the biggest advances in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.’s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro,Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, Baldwin, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson’s website at http://www.gibson.com or http://www.gibson.com/press. About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is the nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission both through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as its educational programs. The Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, the Museum is open until 9 p.m. Museum admission is $22 for adults, $17 for seniors (65+), $13 for youth (9-12), $18 for adult residents of Greater Cleveland. Children under 8 and Museum members are free. The Museum is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. When you become a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the world of rock and roll becomes yours to explore. Call 216.515.1939 for information on becoming a member. For general inquiries, please call 216.781.ROCK or visit http://www.rockhall.com . ### Les Paul: Inductee page Otis Redding Plane Part, 1967. Recovered from Madison, WI crash site 12/10/67. Photo by Design Photography Collection of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Edited October 11, 2008 by Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Les and Jimmy have met up at least a couple times before. I have an old magazine cutout of him with Les and JPJ that looked like it was from the late 80s. So Jimmy has paid his respects. Jimmy now seems to be following Les' lead in carving out a retirement phase of going to one award ceremony after another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) Les and Jimmy have met up at least a couple times before. I have an old magazine cutout of him with Les and JPJ that looked like it was from the late 80s. So Jimmy has paid his respects. Jimmy now seems to be following Les' lead in carving out a retirement phase of going to one award ceremony after another. Yes Jimmy has gone to quite a few of those over the past few years. Of course Zeppelin has been receiving a lot of recognition for their contributions. Would be pretty cool if Jimmy were to show up at this event and play. Who knows what would happen? Edited October 11, 2008 by SuperDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) Les and Jimmy have met up at least a couple times before. I have an old magazine cutout of him with Les and JPJ that looked like it was from the late 80s. So Jimmy has paid his respects. Jimmy now seems to be following Les' lead in carving out a retirement phase of going to one award ceremony after another. You'd think Jimmy would have signed on for this.... He should just "pick up his guitar" and go..... Les is not getting any younger.... Edited October 11, 2008 by The Rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olipticle Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Yeah i was reading about this a little while ago. alot of big names on the bill cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Yeah i was reading about this a little while ago. alot of big names on the bill cant wait! I guess I'm not the only one up late in the eastern time zone . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olipticle Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 haha just a tad, Just got out of the studio not to long ago lol, Had to catch up on my thread readings. lmfao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 haha just a tad, Just got out of the studio not to long ago lol, Had to catch up on my thread readings. lmfao! Priorities first mi amigo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-ocean87 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Jimmyy already played with Les Paul: 25 Mar 1991 Fat Tuesdays, New York Jam session with Steve Howe, Brian May and Les Paul during his regular Monday-night stint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Jimmy already played with Les Paul: 25 Mar 1991 Fat Tuesdays, New York Jam session with Steve Howe, Brian May and Les Paul during his regular Monday-night stint. So none of the other Musicans playing at the Tribute have already played with Les Paul ? ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-ocean87 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 So none of the other Musicans playing at the Tribute have already played with Les Paul ? ? ? I didn't say that and didn't mean it so. It would be great if Jimmy would play at the HOF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Not sure if this would be the right venue for Jimmy to debut his new project as it would take away from Les Paul. Now if Jimmy shows up alone and plays with Les that would be ok. Another time for the other band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatbo Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 for more information about les paul, look here:les paul thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 i would like very much for page to do this, and i think if he had the opportunity, he would in a flash. here's to hoping.... im right there with ya.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Not sure if this would be the right venue for Jimmy to debut his new project as it would take away from Les Paul. Now if Jimmy shows up alone and plays with Les that would be ok. Another time for the other band. I don't follow your line of reasoning exactly..... Billy Gibbons is showing up, but without Frank & Dusty..... his current project.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zepp-4-Life Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 This would be a bonus to see JP appear. I have been hoping that his appearance along with Beck from a previous Les Pau birthday celebration would make the vide / audio circulation rounds , but I've never seen it surface. Slash , Gibbons and JP ---- spells whoa !! Quite an evening. I say go with the flow Jim. Shake of some rust and jam. Cleveland RRHF -- hmmmm, 5 hour drive , might have to pack a bag. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Jimmy made the Sunburst "his" guitar, so it would be appropriate if he was there. You never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Les is not getting any younger.... Well, I'm sure every time they hold one of these tributes to him they think it will be the last time, but the guy keeps on ticking so they keep holding tributes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickZepp Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Les is still going strong at 93. He may be still going on when they are starting to do regular Jimmy Page tributes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I have tickets to this concert. It would be great if Jimmy did make an appearance. Les Paul is a legend, and as it has been mentioned there may not be many more opportunities to honor him. It should be a great show. Thank you, Beatbo, for the post on Les Paul. I have seen his exhibit at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, and the "log", his first electric guitar, looks very crudely made. It is amazing that it did play music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 (edited) Looks like a few more guitarists have signed up for the tribute concert. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame web site, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter from the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan , as well as Eric Carmen from the Raspberries are joining Billy Gibbons, Slash, and Richie Sambora at the Tribute Concert on November 15th. I have had the opportunity to see Jeff Baxter with the Doobie Brothers as well as Eric Carmen with the Raspberries at St. John Arena on the Ohio State University Campus in the 1970's. This concert will bring back memories of those days long ago. Also saw Billy Gibbons with ZZ Top as a warm up band for Johnny Winter in the 70's. Also playing are Steve Lukather of Toto, Lenny Kaye of the Patti Smith Group, Dennis Coffey of the Funk Brothers Studio Band who played for Motown Records, and Lonnie Mack, 1960's rock and blues guitarist, James Burton of Elvis' TCB Band, and Duane Eddy who played on and produced many rock albums of various artists. Ace Frehley of Kiss will be appearing on Tuesday, November 11th on the Main Stage at the Rock Hall. He will be discussing the art of guitar playing and will demonstrate some of his signature riffs. This event is free with advance reservations. So please Jimmy, make the trip to Ohio for your chance to play with these awesome musicians and give your tribute to the legendary guitar master Les Paul. Edited November 7, 2008 by BUCK'EYE' DOC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 That's a pretty impressive lineup so far. I'm sure a few more notables will be added over the next week. Jimmy. the invitation is open...don't be shy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) I jsut read on Ross Halfin's web site that he had lunch with Jimmy today (Friday) and he is considering asking Jimmy to join him tomorrow at the Olympia record fair. So that means no Jimmy at the Les Paul Tribute Concert tomorrow. The concert should still be fantastic even without the greatest Les Paul guitar player that ever walked the earth. Leaving early tomorrow for Cleveland to attend the concert. The weather forecast is calling for possible snow late Saturday night into Sunday. I am hoping to make another visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Sunday but that may depend on the weather. Edited November 15, 2008 by BUCK'EYE' DOC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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