https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMPSYJdIP5c Les Paul Left Behind A Fortune That Made His Family Cry When Les Paul's kids opened his vault after his death, they couldn't believe their eyes. Inside was a fortune so big it made them cry: priceless guitars, million-dollar patents, and royalty checks that never stopped coming. But that was just the beginning. From family feuds to record-breaking auctions, this is the wild story of how a $5 contract turned into one of music's biggest fortunes.