“Guitar and studio wizard” Les Paul died today at the age of 94, CNN.com reports.  Paul, whose many accomplishments include the creation of the electric guitar and advanted recording studio technology, is credited by many for “giving rise to modern popular music.”

Tweeters mourned the loss:

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   aaronalan Les Paul an amazing legend! 94 years of awesomeness!
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   Andy_Spicer R.I.P. Les Paul. You are one of the reasons why music is so beautiful.
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   nickhuk Les Paul passed away today, a visionary in so many ways
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   Rookbeats Rest in Peace Les Paul….without him, music wouldn’t b music today
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   taymill3r rip les paul<3
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   Travistication Sad day, we lost Les Paul. He was an inspiration to me and anyone who has ever picked up a guitar.
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   pavliuts RIP Les Paul, the guy who made Rock and roll possible with his Gibsons.
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   onekainen R.I.P. Les Paul…an innovator who changed the sound of music

Musicians on Twitter also shared their thoughts:

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   ThisIsRobThomas http://tiny.cc/7D3KI check out garfield mayor! TAKE AND TAKE!!
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   johncmayer Remembering Les Paul today. Just happened to have his namesake Gibson around my shoulder the last few days. http://twitpic.com/dr3j0
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   alyandaj RIP Les Paul, not only a talent but a genius inventor…you will always be remembered Xo 78violet
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   michellebranch R.I.P. Les Paul
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   johncmayer Pictures of Les Paul all over the studio today. Very special day in here. You should wiki his life. Pretty amazing.

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