Never to be forgotten.  
Sincere condolences to the extended family.
RIP

What a Legend is... and what he will always be.
 
R.I.P.

Okay I was one of the lucky ones to get on stage back in 1998 when I visited New York, the same time when I bought my MK from Rudy Penshur's.
Luckily I can play enough guitar to get away with it.
I have pics somewhere in the attic.
There was a great documentary on BBC4 and he showed his guitar collection..He had one of Django's guitars!!! plus all his old recording gear.
The man is(was-past tense) a legend in that he helped pioneer multi track.
Get a listen to his version of 'How High The Moon' with Mary there are no drums or bass but it grooves along at an incredible pace and feel.
RIP Les...I guess you can argue with Leo now to see who has the best guitars!!!

This is where my handle comes from.  I played a Les Paul for many years, and was a Paul Man in style and tone.  Before I found Further of course
 
I always wanted to see him in person, Bill gets so many great opportunities, and I love that story about getting to see Les play and perform.  
 
Lets all get Paulverized!  
 

 
Les paved the way for generations of loud guitars, rest ye well Les!

With all my travels, I never managed to be in NYC on a Monday night. One of the things I will always regret.
 
RIP Les, you were one of the greats!
Edwin