Birthdate: August 10, 1909
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Anaheim, California, United States
Died: March 21, 1991
Leo Fender, an American inventor and founder of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, transformed the music industry with his groundbreaking designs. He introduced the Fender Telecaster, the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, the iconic Fender Stratocaster, and the innovative Fender Precision Bass, setting new standards for electric instruments. Fender also created the influential Fender Bassman amplifier, shaping the future of amplification technology. Despite not playing the guitar himself, Fender’s pioneering work led to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
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