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Guitar, studio wizard Les Paul dies at 94

Les Paul, whose innovations with the electric guitar and studio technology made him one of the most important figures in recorded music, has died, according to a statement from his publicists. Paul was 94.

FSB: Guitars for rock gods

In Jimmy Brown's business, he never knows who - or what - is going to walk through the door. He fondly remembers many of the instruments that have found their way to his Louisville store, Guitar Emporium, over the years: a 1929 acoustic Martin 00-45, a 1954 sunburst Fender Stratocaster with a rare form-fitting case, a 1958 Gibson ES-355 with an original stop tailpiece and a 1959 Cherry Sunburst Gibson Les Paul, to name just a few.

Review: 'Guitar Hero III' rocks with more of the same

The good -- and bad -- news for "Guitar Hero" fans is that in the latest game in the franchise, RedOctane didn't mess much with the formula that placed its predecessors among the hottest game sensations of our time.

GameTap Guide: The top five 'T' games of 2007

Once your kids reach the age of "cool," they're going to want to play Teen games. You'll find a little more violence, crude humor, and/or slightly more suggestive themes than there are in E games.

Business 2.0: Pickin' and winnin'

When Aaron Madsen isn't installing garage door openers or recording aspiring musicians in his home studio, he can often be found poking around in pawnshops, looking for guitars.

Business 2.0: The Collectible That Rocks While your 401(k) gently weeps, vintage guitars are shakin'.

Just imagine that in 1998 you ignored your stockbroker's recommendation to buy Level3, Inktomi, and Theglobe.com. Instead you blew $50,000 in hard-earned cash on a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard ele...

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