Legendary guitarist Les Paul has returned to his home town for his first concert in the state in nearly 20 years to raise more than $100,000 (£50,000) for an exhibition about his career.
The 91-year-old Guitar legend helped design one of the most famous models of electric guitar and is often called the ‘Father of the Electric Guitar’.
Paul had not played in Waukesha, Wisconsin, for decades. He told the crowd: “You have no idea what it means to be back here”.
Even though he claimed earlier he’s never nervous before going on stage. He admitted: “I was lying. I’m nervous tonight.”
The Les Paul exhibit will be displayed at The Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum from 2010.
During his hour-and-a-half concert, the Grammy-award-winner joined played hits such as Tennessee Waltz, The Lady is a Tramp and Embraceable You.
Paul has already donated $25,000 (£12,500) plus memorabilia for the display, which will showcase some of his earlier inventions and document performances throughout his career.
He now lives in Mahwah, New Jersey, and still plays every Monday night at Iridium Jazz Club in New York.
