Les Paul from Start to Finish

Join the Mahwah Museum on Sunday, November 15, at 2:00 pm for a discussion of a 29-year friendship, rare memorabilia, and the story behind Les Paul’s home with Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki from his nearly three-decade friendship with legendary musician and inventor Les Paul.   

Their friendship began when Wysocki was a police officer, and Paul needed his driveway plowed. Over the next 29 years, Wysocki helped Paul manage the many gifts and Gibson guitars that accumulated at his home. Paul often gave Wysocki guitars, gadgets, and other gifts. Among them was a bottle of Krug champagne that Paul received from British Airways after flying aboard the Concorde with Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, and Jeff Beck. Wysocki will bring this item and other memorabilia to the program.  

After the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to handle and play with selected items. Wysocki will also discuss the facts surrounding the sale of Les Paul’s house, a subject that has recently drawn considerable attention on social media.  

Registration is required for this event, and is open now. Reserve your spot today at www.mahwahmuseum.org or at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/les-paul-from-start-to-finish. Tickets are $15 per person, and $10 for Mahwah Museum members with discount code. Not sure you’re a member? Contact [email protected] to find out. The Mahwah Museum is open on Saturdays, September 26th – June, from 1-4 pm. Admission to Mahwah Museum is $10 per person. Admission is free for children 18 and under, students, and Mahwah Museum members. The Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ. Visit the museum website at www.mahwahmuseum.org for further details.