During the 1950s–1970s Wladziu Valentino Liberace was the highest-paid entertainer in the world.

He led a very interesting musical life.

Those interested can check out the Wikipedia Bio on him, believe it or not there's even more to the story than the rather comprehensive Wikepedia shows.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberace

The kind of thing that can result when only one of two parents imparts the love of music creation coupled with the pursit of excellence to their children.

The one thing I've never understood about Liberace has to do with the backbeat. He apparently did not have it, or at least did not like it enough to pursue it. Always thought that to be a shame, he had the facility to be the next Art Tatum if it was not for that...


--Mac