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A
Tribute To Les Paul: Live From Universal Studios Hollywood
coming to DVD on
September 8th
A live
concert tribute to the "godfather of the electric guitar" Les
Paul,
featuring
the world's best guitarists.
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With a
legendary career as a hit-making musician, solid-body electric guitar
trailblazer, and an inventor of unprecedented recording techniques, he has
impacted and influenced the many facets of the music industry like none
other. Filmed live at what was then the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles on
February 8, 2006, A
Tribute To Les Paul: Live From Universal Studios Hollywood
gives viewers a front row seat for an unforgettable night of powerhouse
performances, as some of music's biggest names come together to honor the
ultimate icon. The night is headlined by show-stopping numbers from an
all-star slate of Paul disciples, that includes Slash and Edgar
Winter teaming up on the Stevie Wonder staple "Superstition;"
Toto axeman Steve Lukather's rendition of Jimi Hendrix's "Little
Wing;" and Joe Perry and Buddy Guy closing the night with
a soulful blues set. Other highlights include spirited performances by Joe
Satriani, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, recent Rock & Roll Hall of
Fame inductee Neal Schon, and more.
As part
of the night's festivities, A Tribute To Les Paul: Live From Universal Studios
Hollywood also features rare commentary taken from
several of Paul's final interviews recorded at New York's landmark Iridium
Jazz Club, as well as at Paul's home in Mahwah, New Jersey. The special event
was held to raise funds and awareness for the South Central charity A
Place Called Home, designed to give at-risk youth a safe and secure
environment they can thrive in.
The
program is produced by Icon Television Music, Inc., HD Net (now AXSTV), and
In Touch Entertainment and distributed by MVD Entertainment Group. The
award-winning production team includes Charles Carlini ("Les Paul's 90th
Birthday Concert at Carnegie Hall"), Bob Cutarella ("Les Paul &
Friends"), Howard Lipp ("Les Paul 90th Birthday Concert
at Gibson Amphitheater"), and Glenn Aveni ("Les Paul Chasing
Sound").
Michael
Braunstein, Executive Director of the Les Paul Foundation stated, "It
is without a doubt that Les Paul is the 'Father of Modern Music' and that
musicians from every corner of the globe and in every genre of the music
industry stand upon his shoulders. He was an inventor, an award-winning
musician, an innovator and most importantly a very special man I also had the
privilege of calling my friend. The artists and producers who have made this
tribute program possible give us every reason to remember that Les Paul was a
man who influenced our music industry profoundly. I am thrilled that viewers
everywhere will have the chance to witness his greatest through the
performances and storytelling of this wonderful program."
To
pre-order the DVD go HERE.
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C L I N T W E I
L E R
Director of Publicity, Marketing, & Merch Development
MVD Entertainment Group
610.665.2012
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