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A musician and inventor.
He was a pioneer in the development of the
solid-body electric guitar which
"made the sound of rock and roll possible"
He is credited with inventing or discovering many recording innovations including:
- multitrack recording
- overdubbing (also known as sound on sound)
- delay effects such as tape delay, phasing effects
and many more...
His innovative talents extended into his playing style including:
- licks
- trills
- chording sequences
- fretting techniques
- timing, which set him apart from his contemporaries and inspired many of the guitarists of the present day.
He recorded with his wife Mary Ford in the 1950s and they sold millions of hit records.