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Paganini, Niccolò (1782-1840) Italian composer and most famous virtuoso violinist of his time who developed much of today’s modern violin playing technique. He was a great inspiration to prominent artists following him. His composition Caprice in A Minor, Op. 1, No. 24, is one of his best-known pieces.
Page, Jimmy (b. 1944) Songwriter, producer, and lead guitarist for the English hard-rock band Led Zeppelin. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him ninth on its 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list.
Page, Patti (b. 1927) American pop singer and best-selling 1950s female artist. Songs such as “Tennessee Waltz,” “With My Eyes Wide Open I’m Dreaming,” and “(How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window?” helped her sell more than 100 million records. ...
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