Les Paul would have been 100 on June 9th, and the Hard Rock Cafe in NYC is planning a massive birthday celebration to honor the legendary guitarist and luthier. The concert will include performances from Warren Haynes, Steve Miller, Steve Vai, Joe Bonamassa, John Scofield & more.
The full lineup includes Neal Schon, Joe Satriani, Count’s 77 Johnny A, Lou Pallo, Luther Dickinson, Marky Ramone, Jack Douglass, Jay Jay French and Jackie Martling. In addition to the concert, a massive 53-foot interactive exhibit will be parked on 44th and Broadway on June 9th for all to see, free of charge. The exhibit opens up at 10:30 AM, just outside of the Guitar Center in Times Square.
Les Paul’s legacy is a great one, as the man practically invented the electric guitar and amplifier. BB King has said, “The man is a genius. Whenever you turn on your amplifier, that’s Les Paul.”
The concert is sponsored by the Les Paul Foundation, which supports music education for youth. Tickets and more information can be found here.
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