Mahwah Mayor To Give Lecture About Famous Resident This Sunday

MAHWAH, NJ — The Mahwah Museum will host “Les Paul from Start to Finish," a program led by Mayor Jim Wysocki, this Sunday.

Wysocki was friends with the famed musician — and electric guitar inventor — for 29 years.

He will discuss the story behind the infamous recent demolition of Paul's Mahwah home and share rare memorabilia.

As reported in Mahwah Patch, Paul's home in the woods was demolished this year, to the chagrin of family members.

The Mahwah Museum notes, of Wysocki, "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."

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.

Registration is required. Tickets are $10 for museum members and $15 per person.

Head to www.mahwahmuseum.org or https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/les-paul-from-start-to-finish for information.

The Mahwah Museum is open on Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. 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.

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