Les Paul 100th Commemorative Motorcycle Highlights Cleveland International Motorcycle Show-Photos

CLEVELAND - February 1, 2016: The Les Paul 100th Anniversary Commemorative Custom Chopper built by Counts Kustoms was one of the many stars at this week's Progressive International Motorcycle Shows (IMS) at Cleveland's I-X Center beginning Friday, January 29 -31, 2016 attended by record crowds. Thousands of young and old motorcycle and riding enthusiasts viewed the one-of-a-kind motorcycle built in honor of Les Paul’s 100^th Anniversary as it appeared on the red carpet and took center stage at the International Exposition Center in Cleveland.

The commemorative motorcycle that honors the music legend Les Paul was built by Danny (The Count) Koker and his team.

Les Paul invented the solid-body electric guitar, multi-track recording and numerous other recording techniques.  As an inventor Les was always creating from ordinary things he had in his studio or home. The motorcycle was created and designed in the way one would expect Les Paul to create it. Using vintage and unusual parts that were already available in the garage and studio, Count's Kustoms team produced a bike with elaborate detail and homage to Paul. Highlights of the chopper include a hand-tooled leather seat engraved with Les Paul's signature, Les Paul mother-of-pearl inlay on the fender, an oxygen tank used as an extra gas tank, 100^th Anniversary engravings, a hand-painted gas tank featuring Les Pauls portrait, a chain guard designed as a guitar pickguard,  gold leaf hand turned headlights, custom Les Paul risers, volume knobs on the engine head and much more.

The motorcycle was the subject of a recent Counting Cars" episode on The History Channel.

The Les Paul 100^th Anniversary Commemorative Motorcycle will also exhibit at the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows® in Chicago to be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center February 12-14, 2016 before it heads down to Daytona Beach for the 75^th Anniversary of BikeWeek.

The 2015-2016 IMS Tour features the world's leading manufacturers and attracts tens of thousands of motorcycle and riding enthusiasts across the U.S. The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows are the ultimate destination to experience the powersports culture, talk to brand and industry experts and shop the marketplace.

About the Les Paul 100th Anniversary

Les Paul was an innovator who inspired creativity throughout his life. As the inventor of the solid body electric guitar, multi-track recording, over-dubbing (sound on sound) and numerous other recording techniques, he left an unmistakable mark on the music industry for future generations. The year-long Les Paul 100^th Anniversary celebrates Les Paul's life and includes major events and programs, tours, promotional campaigns, education grants and marketing initiatives that will secure his legacy for generations.  The re-launched Les Paul Foundation website includes interactive opportunities with the late, great Les Paul as well as new merchandise. For more information and up-to-date schedules of the official Les Paul 100^th Anniversary activities go to www.les-paul.com (http://www.les-paul.com/) or www.lespaulfoundation.org (http://www.lespaulfoundation.org/)