A legendary guitarist and inventor with Chicago ties has died. Les Paul died of complications from pneumonia at age 94.

Les Paul is best known for the role he played in inventing the solid-body electric guitar. He's also considered to be the father of multi-track recording and overdubbing.

Paul was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In his late teens, he came to Chicago to perform country music under the name Rhubarb Red. Paul performed on the WLS National Barn Dance and at the Chicago World's Fair.

He started jamming with jazz musicians and performed at a few radio stations here before moving to New York. He moved back to Chicago briefly about five years later to manage radio stations.

Paul went on to record a number of hits. Gibson still sells the Les Paul guitar today.