Les Paul, guitarist, inventor, designer and icon, has passed away today at the age of 94.

Gibson Guitars, the home for Paul's most enduring legacy, the guitar that bears his name, stated that Paul passed at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York, surrounded by family and loved ones.

In addition to his work in making electric guitars what they are today, Paul was a huge influence in the development of multi-track recording, guitar effects and sound engineering.

Paul is the only individual to be a member of the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the National Inventors Hall of Fame, and the National Broadcasters Hall of Fame. According to Gibson, he is survived by his three sons Lester (Rus) G. Paul, Gene W. Paul and Robert (Bobby) R. Paul, his daughter Colleen Wess, son-in-law Gary Wess, long time friend Arlene Palmer, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services will include a private Funeral service in New York, a service in Waukesha, WI (date to be announced). Details will follow . There will, undoubtedly, be numerous public tributes.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Les Paul Foundation, 236 West 30th Street, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001.