Michael Jackson? Try Les Paul

So people are STILL freaking out about Michael Jackson's death, mourning, crying, overreacting... well I have some news for you people who are all wrapped up in that.

Les Paul, practically the inventor of the electric guitar is dead too. Who is that you ask? Someone far more significant than Michael Jackson, thats for sure. Now, he didn't have as much fame as Michael Jackson did, not nearly. But the innovations he made in the music world surpass Jackson's music entirely. Many of you fans of Jackson will complain about me going off about his death (which honestly, WAS very sad, but it wasn't something to freak out about) but keep this in mind. You listen to Michael's music, and thats definitely not the only style you listen to. Here's why you should care more about Les Paul's death: HE MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR ALMOST EVERY ONE OF THE BANDS YOU LISTEN TO TO BECOME WHAT THEY ARE! How do you thank him? Giving him ONE ten second news spot, a few magazine articles, and probably a bunch of internet postings, which is less than it seems. When did this happen? Around two months after the death of Jackson (June, 2009, I believe.) Anyway, Paul died and I didn't even hear about it until about a month after it happened. Honestly, for such an innovative, dedicated man, who's accomplished so much more than Jackson, but just wasn't as well known, that still is a huge shame. For all of you who get butthurt about me saying things about Jackson? Shame on you. Pay attention to the real story. I don't care if Jackson's death came as a "Surprise". To be honest, most people really don't care about him dying. They only see it as another dramatic event that sparks controversy, but this time, with someone who they actually know about. Anyway, enough about that, i'd like to get back to Les Paul an his accomplishments.

Les Paul created a bunch of unique effects for the guitar, with his seemingly endless experimentation. He created and personalized many different effects such as: Phasing, overdubbing, tape delay, and many many more. He's also known for the interesting noises he could make on the guitar, and was responsible for many of the noises that people have found to use on the guitar. He also is quoted to have "Made the rock-and-roll sound possible."

Now, I know this doesn't have to do much with metal, but it does piss me off that an actual musician who made many many many many many many things possible in the music world got almost no attention, and a baby dangling, little boy touching, "musician" who really didn't use many (if any) instruments in his songs had the world crying when he died. No, its a huge heartbreak when Michael Jackson dies, but when the guy who made a lot of the stuff he did possible dies? Nobody gives a damn. I haven't gotten close to listing the amazing things Les Paul has done for the music industry, but the music industry only seems to care about people who just record the stuff now. Not giving a shit who's behind any of it. I have strayed pretty off topic here (get used to it folks) so I'm going to wrap this up. (once again, I apologize for the late news, this is ond stuff, I know, But I'll get on it. )

Les Paul: Even if we don't know who you are (LOOK HIM UP, UNGRATEFUL... not continuing hahaha) we love you, we respect you, you will be missed, the music industry owes you MUCH more than it realizes. R.I.P. Les Paul. (June 9, 1915 - August 12, 2009)