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Gibson Introduces the Mary Ford Les Paul Standard

Gibson Introduces the Mary Ford Les Paul Standard

Discover the iconic Mary Ford Les Paul Standard in Goldtop finish, a tribute to the trailblazing music icon and her groundbreaking partnership with Gibson legend Les Paul.


ā€œI am thrilled that Mom is receiving this recognition for her talents,ā€ says Mary Colleen Wess(daughter of Mary Ford and Les Paul). ā€œI wish she was still with us to enjoy this wonderful honor, which she so richly deserves. Thank you so much, Gibson!ā€

Through her successful early career in country music and her connections with Gene Autry and Eddie Dean, Mary Ford--who was born Iris Colleen Summers on July 7, 1924--developed a musical partnership with Gibson icon Les Paul that led to their marriage in 1949. In 1951 alone, the duo sold over six million records, and between 1950 and 1954, they recorded a string of 16 top-ten hits that showcased Maryā€™s rich, smooth voice, complex, perfectly executed harmonies that she sang along with herself through multi-track recording, and overdubbing (a groundbreaking recording technique for the time), while her versatile guitar playing seamlessly blended country, jazz, and pop.

Mary Ford Les Paul Standard Goldtop - YouTube

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