Actually, Rick, he wasn't a large man at all. He was, however, a hell of an innovator and musician. As I recall, he is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Inventor's Hall of fame. He will be missed.
In a message dated 8/13/2009 5:08:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rick@rickblechta.com writes:
I just heard that Les Paul has died.
Now THERE was a giant...
Rick