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in Pasadena, California. As Les Paul & Mary Ford they together
in Pasadena, California. As Les Paul & Mary Ford they together
revolutionized the recording industry and dominated the
revolutionized the recording industry and dominated the
Hit Parade with their unique sound.
Les Paul is credited as a pioneer in the development of the [[electric
Les Paul is credited as a pioneer in the development of the electric
guitar]] and the father of [[multi-track recording]]. Dropping out of
guitar and the father of multi-track recording. Dropping out of
high school in his teens he was performing as a country music
high school in his teens he was performing as a country music
guitarist on KMOX radio in St. Louis, Missouri and in the 1930’s
guitarist on KMOX radio in St. Louis, Missouri and in the 1930’s
as a [[jazz]] musician on radio in Chicago, Illionos.
as a jazz musician on radio in Chicago, Illionos.
Les Paul teamed with [[Mary Ford]], a country music singer in 1946
Les Paul teamed with Mary Ford, a country music singer in 1946
and by 1949 they were married. Using the technique created by Les,
and by 1949 they were married. Using the technique created by Les,
Mary was recorded singing multi harmony resulting in a #1 Hit
Mary was recorded singing multi harmony resulting in a #1 Hit
But it was the song that stayed on the charts for a record breaking 35 weeks,
But it was the song that stayed on the charts for a record breaking 35 weeks,
11 weeks straight at #1, “Vaya Con Dios” that was the biggest hit of the year
11 weeks straight at #1, “Vaya Con Dios” that was the biggest hit of the year
for Les and Mary. The flip side, "Johnny Is The Boy For Me," also nearly
for Les and Mary. The flip side, "Johnny Is The Boy For Me," also nearly
landed in the top ten.
landed in the top ten.
"I Really Don't Want To Know" and "I'm A Fool To Care".
"I Really Don't Want To Know" and "I'm A Fool To Care".
In 1978 Les Paul and Mary Ford were inducted into the [[Grammy
In 1978 Les Paul and Mary Ford were inducted into the Grammy
Hall of Fame]]. In 1983, Les received a Grammy Trustees Award
Hall of Fame. In 1983, Les received a Grammy Trustees Award
for his lifetime achievements. In 2006 at the age of 90, Les Paul
for his lifetime achievements. In 2006 at the age of 90, Les Paul
won two more Grammys. He was also inducted into the
won two more Grammys. He was also inducted into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. Les Paul and Mary Ford
have also been honored with a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]].
have also been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Mary Ford died in Arcadia, California on September 30, 1977.
Mary Ford died in Arcadia, California on September 30, 1977.
She was 53 years of age.
She was 53 years of age.