Les Paul

He often remarks at shows "When I introduce myself to people, they are always surprised to learn that I'm not a guitar and I'm not dead!". He will most likely be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after his retirement, which is considered to be announced very soon, considering his displeasement of Mike Martz being fired. As of 2005, Les Paul performs weekly at the Iridium Jazz Club on Broadway in New York City. He also moved up to #9 on the NFL's list of all time leading rushers by surpassing Marcus Allen's total of 12,243 yards. In 1988, Paul was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Jeff Beck, who said, "I've copied more licks from Les Paul than I'd like to admit." Les Paul was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in May 2005 for his development of the solid-body electric guitar. In the 2005 season, Faulk moved up to #16 on the NFL's list of all time leading receivers by recording his 765th reception(retired fullback Larry Centers is the only running back with more receptions then Faulk). He received a Grammy Trustees Award for his lifetime achievements in 1983. In the 2004 season, Faulk recorded his 100th rushing touchdown, becoming only the 6th player in NFL history to accomplish this feat.

In 1978, Les Paul and Mary Ford, were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Although Faulk is no longer a starter, he is still used frequently as a rusher and pass receiver, and continues to achieve significant career milestones. He and Colleen divorced amicably in 1964, as she could no longer tolerate the itinerant lifestyle their act required of them. Entering his 12th season, he serves as a reserve tailback on the Rams, behind Oregon State standout Steven Jackson. He recorded an album Lester and Chester with Chet Atkins. He would never reached such the stratospheric statistical levels that he reached in 1999 to 2001, but is still a servicable running back in the NFL. In the late 1960s, Paul went into semi-retirement, although he did return to the studio occasionally. He was also named All-NFC, ALL-NFL, and selected for the Pro Bowl in each of those years.

With newer digital sound technology, such an effect is available commercially. In that span, he scored 59 total TD's, amassed 6765 yards of total offense (4122 rushing and 2643 receiving) and won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award and three NFL Offensive Player of the Year Awards. He typically lays down one track after another on stage, in-sync, and then plays over the repeating forms he has recorded. Marshall Faulk had what may have been the best consecutive seasons in league history during these years. Currently he uses a small box attached to his guitar - it is not known how much of the device remains off-stage. Faulk did however have an impressive performance in the game, rushing for 76 yards and catching 4 passes for 54 yards against Bill Belichick's defense. Later Paul made the myth real for his stage show, using hidden equipment which over the years has become smaller and more visible. On the strength of their backfield and newly revamped defense, the Rams reached Super Bowl XXXVI, only to lose to the Patriots on a game-winning field goal by Adam Vinatieri.

This even became the subject of comedy, with Mary Ford multiplying herself and her vacuum cleaner with it so she could finish the housework faster (a typical joke in the pre-feminist era). Faulk finished second in MVP voting to his teammate Kurt Warner, but was named Offensive Player of the Year for the third year in a row. During his early radio shows, Paul introduced the mythical "Les Paulverizer" device, which was supposed to multiply anything fed into it, like a guitar sound or a voice. The next season with Warner healthy, and the defense creating turnovers and putting pressure on opposing QBs, the Rams went 14-2. His idea, later known as "Sel-Sync," in which a recording head could simultaneously record a new track and play back previously recorded ones, would further establish the future of multi-track recording. They quicky exited as a result, losing to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Wild Card game. In 1954 Paul, continued to develop this technology, by commissioning Ampex to build the first eight track tape recorder, at his expense. The slid into the playoffs after finishing 10-6, and were unable to secure home field.

These records were unique for their heavy use of overdubbing, which was technically impossible without Paul's inventions. Even with the offense scoring the most points and yards during the "The Greatest Show On Turf" era, they gave up 470 points. In the early 1950s, Paul made a number of recordings with wife, Colleen Summers (known on record as Mary Ford). Although Trent Green was a spectacular back-up when Kurt Warner was sidelined for 5 games, the Rams defensive woes were too much for any offense to overcome. Paul instructed the surgeons to set his arm at an angle that would allow him to cradle and pick the guitar. Louis, as the Rams were not able to replicate the record they had the year prior. Paul spent a year and a half recovering. But all was not well in St.

Paul was injured in a near-fatal automobile accident in January 1948 in Oklahoma, which shattered his right arm and elbow. He also averaged 5+ yards per carry again, this time with 5.4. When he later began using magnetic tape, the major change was that he could take his recording rig on tour with him, even making episodes for his 15-minute radio show in his hotel room. Faulk had 18 scores on the ground, setting a new franchise record, and 8 through the air. Even in these early days, he used the wax disk setup to record parts at different speeds and with delay, resulting in his signature sound with echoes and birdsong-like guitar riffs. He had 1359 yards rushing in 14 games and set a new NFL record with 26 total TDs (a record that would soon be broken by Priest Holmes, although it should be noted Faulk missed 2 games in 2000 and would likely have extended the record had he been present in those games). He favored the flywheel from a Cadillac for its weight and flatness. In addition to this remarkable achievement Faulk was the MVP in 2000, and again the Offensive Player of the Year.

Paul even built his own wax-cutter assembly, based on auto parts. Louis). There is no record of how few 'takes' were needed before he was satisfied with one layer and moved onto the next. The following year Faulk became the first running back in NFL history to lead his team in receptions five separate seasons (three in Indianapolis and twice in St. He built the multi-track recording with overlaid tracks, rather than parallel ones as he did later. For all this effort and success, he was named Offensive Player of the Year and starter for the NFC squad in the 1999 NFL Pro Bowl. Paul would record a track onto a disk, then record himself playing another part with the first. Replays showed a last minute block to defensive rookie of the year Jevon Kearse, delivered by Faulk, bought Warner just enough time to release the ball.

Amazingly, these recordings were made, not with magnetic tape, but with wax disks. He was also one of the main reasons why "The Catch" (a 73 yard touchdown reception that scored the final points of the game), as the Rams fans called it, made by Isaac Bruce had even been successfull. This was the first time that multi-tracking had been used in a recording. This is perhaps due to the Titans inability to stop the Rams passing game, which Faulk was a major part of, recording 5 receptions for 90 yards. In 1947, Capitol Records released a recording that had begun as an experiment in Paul's garage, entitled "Lover (When You're Near Me)", which featured Paul playing eight different parts on electric guitar. In the game, Faulk was contained on the ground by Titans head coach Jeff Fisher's defensive scheme, limiting him to just 17 rushing yards. Heafy and Ben Foote. The Rams eventually went on to win Super Bowl XXXIV.

Les Paul guitars have been used by Duane Allman, Jeff Beck, Dickie Betts, Neal Schon, Tom Scholz, Mike Bloomfield, Eric Clapton, Davey Johnstone, Jimmy Page, Buckethead, Gary Rossington, Randy Rhoads, Slash, Pete Townshend, Johnny Marr, Zakk Wylde, Noel Gallagher, Kirk Hammett, Matt Skiba, Billie Joe Armstrong, Matt K. With 1381 yards rushing (a superb 5.5 yards-per-carry average), 1,048 receiving yards, and scoring 12 touchdowns in a truly fantastic year, Faulk joined Roger Craig as the only men to total 1,000+ yards in each category in a season. These days, Gibson Les Paul guitars are used all over the world, both by novices and professionals. Faulk's patience and diligence in learning the Rams offense paid off when he totaled 2,429 yards from scrimmage, obliterating Barry Sanders mark set in 1997. In later years, they would change their mind. In this offense he put up some of the best all-purpose numbers in the history of the NFL. Gibson Guitar Corporation made a number of these guitars for Paul, but insisted that their name be left off of the instrument. Louis Faulk was the catalyst for "The Greatest Show on Turf", a nickname given to the Rams spread offense formation, innovated by Dick Vermeil and Mike Martz.

In 1941, Paul designed and built one of the first solid-body electric guitars (though Leo Fender also independently invented his own solid-body electric guitar around the same time, and Adolph Rickenbacker had marketed a solid-body guitar in the 30s). In his first year in St. The two also recorded together several times, including a 1945 number one hit, "It's Been a Long, Long Time." In addition to backing Crosby and artists like the Andrews Sisters, Paul's trio also recorded a few albums of their own in the late 1940s. The Colts took Edgerrin James with their first pick and he joined Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison in an offense that would dominate for years. Crosby went on to sponsor Paul's recording experiments. Colts President Bill Polian didn't want to have the young team's chemistry damaged, so he traded Faulk for second- and fifth-round picks in the upcoming draft . Also that year, Paul's trio appeared on Bing Crosby's radio show. Louis the following season due to problems he referred to as "misunderstandings", as Faulk had missed practice's and was considered holding out for a new contract.

As a last-minute replacement for Oscar Moore, Paul played with Nat King Cole and other artists in the inaugural Jazz at the Philharmonic concert in Los Angeles on July 2, 1944. Faulk was shipped to St. Paul moved to Hollywood in 1943, where he formed a new trio. It would also be the first of an NFL-record 4 consecutive 2000+ total-yard seasons. In 1938, Paul moved to New York and landed a featured spot with Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians radio show. He also caught 86 passes for 906 yards that year and was the NFL's leader in total yards from scrimmage with an astounding 2227, beating out Denver's MVP running back Terrell Davis by 2 yards, and he finishing 4th in the league in receptions. This solved his two main problems - feedback, as the acoustic body no longer resonated with the amplified sound, and sustain, as the energy of the strings was not dissipated in generating sound through the guitar body. Fortunately, he recovered from the injury and rushed for 1,000+ yards in each of the next two seasons, setting a new personal high with 1319 in 1998.

For appearances he attached the body of an Epiphone jazz guitar, sawn lengthwise with The Log in the middle. Because of a toe injury he suffered earlier in the season, he only rushed for 587 yards, with a paltry 3yds-per-carry average. Famously, he created The Log which was nothing more than a length of common "4 by 4" fence post with bridge, guitar neck, and pickup attached. Unfortunately, the next year was a miserable one for Faulk. Paul was unsatisfied by the electric guitars that were sold in the mid 1930s and began experimenting with a few designs of his own. The Colts made the post-season, going 9-7, and narrowly missed the Super Bowl after a close loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game. One album was credited to Rhubarb Red, Paul's hillbilly alter ego, and the other was in the backing band for blues artist Georgia White. The next season Faulk rushed for 1078 yards and 14 total TDs.

Paul's first two records were released in 1936. The Colts improved to 8-8. In the 1930s, Paul worked in Chicago, Illinois in radio, where he performed jazz music. Faulk responded by rushing for 1282 yards and 11 touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown. Louis, Missouri on KMOX. Faulk was drafted 2nd overall in the 1994 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, who were in desperate need of a running game. Soon after, he dropped out of high school to join Wolverton's Radio Band in St. Faulk left San Diego State with many of the school's offensive records bearing his name, amongst them an astounding 62 TD's, which is also the 2nd most in NCAA history.

At the age of 17, Paul played with Rube Tronson's Cowboys. Although in the next two seasons, he would not replicate the success of his freshmen year, he showed in final season he was still an all-purpose back, catching 47 passes for 640 yards, which aided him in ranking 3rd in all-purpose yardage that year, in addition to finishing 2nd in scoring. By 13, Paul was performing semi-professionally as a country-music guitarist. In 37 carries, he racked up 386 yards and scored seven touchdowns, both NCAA records for freshmen, and built on this perfomace throughout the year, compiling one of the greatest freshman seasons in NCAA history, gaining 1429 yards rushing, with 23 total TD's (21 rushing), and 140 points scored. After an attempt at learning to play the banjo, Paul began to play the guitar. In one of the most prolific performances of his entire career, he ran all over University of the Pacific in just his second collegiate start. Paul, born Lester William Polfus (Polsfuss) in Waukesha, Wisconsin, first became interested in music at the age of eight, when he began playing the harmonica. Marshall Faulk was a stand out back at San Diego State University, compared to Gale Sayers, Roger Craig and Thurman Thomas with his ability to rush and receive.

. Louis Rams before the 1999 season. He is a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar (the Gibson Les Paul he helped design is one of the most famous and enduring models), multitrack recording, and various reverb effects. He was traded to the St. Les Paul (born June 9, 1915) is best known as a guitarist, and as one of the most important figures in the development of modern electric instruments and recording techniques. He was drafted 2nd overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1994 out of San Diego State University (SDSU). Les Paul & Friends: American Made World Played. Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football player in the National Football League.

Chester and Lester - album with Chet Atkins. Les Paul Now!. Hits of Les and Mary. New Sound.

The World is Still Waiting for the Sunrise. Warm and Wonderful. Lover's Luau. Swingin' South.

The Les Paul Trio. "I'm Sitting on Top of the World". "Bye Bye Blues". "Vaya Con Dios".

"How High the Moon". "Lover (When You're Near Me)".