The Greatest Music Stories Never Told

Prepare to be astonished by the tantalizing tidbits of music history collected by this author! Did you know about: The ballet that sparked a riot? The rock star who became an astrophysicist? The song that saved Wheaties? The man killed by his own conducting? The controversy behind "Mary Had a Little Lamb?" These and other amazing stories all live together in one delightful volume that encompasses jazz, classical music, country, rock 'n' roll, hip-hop, show tunes, composers, band names, song lyrics, instruments, technology, controversies, and much more. The perfect resource for the teacher looking to liven up the music class with true music tales!