Mid: 220011310 Leo Fender died on this day in... by MobSoc Media ‐ March 21, 2014 Leo Fender died on this day in 1991. Fender invented the Telecaster and Stratocaster, and pioneered mass production of solid body electric guitars in the 1940's. When he sold his company in 1965 sales were in excess of $40 million annually. Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin It Send