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GALLERY: A Year at the Iridium Without Les Paul

In year after Les Paul''s death, a diverse array of talented guitarists took the stage on Monday nights to fill in with the Les Paul Trio. Photographer Frank White shares his images of some of the performers.

"The Iridium hosted the Les Paul Trio every Monday night for 12 years. Since his passing on August 12, the Iridium has hosted Les Paul Mondays featuring other guitar greats filling in for the legend. Guests have included Jeff Beck, Steve Miller, Zakk Wylde, Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, and more."

photos by Frank White

The author, middle, with bassist Ross Valory (left) and Steve Smith (right) of Journey.

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