Who was the only musician to receive a ticker-tape parade in New York City?
Elvis Presley?
Michael Jackson?
Bob Dylan?
Johnny Cash?
Nope. The only musician to receive a ticker-tape parade was the classical pianist, Van Cliburn. Those of you who listen to classical music (about 7% of the population, according to surveys) know that name. The reason I am posting this is that the Cliburn Piano Competition, which is held every 4 years (missed last year due to COVID) is going on right now. These young musicians from all over the world are phenomenal performers. You can have a listen at The Cliburn - https://cliburn.org I am a pianist, though strictly amateur. Playing the piano myself helps me appreciate the incredible talent of these pianists. Classical music is not many folks' cuppa tea, but for those who do like it, the Cliburn Competition is a real treat. From the FWIW department I interviewed Van Cliburn in 1966 at his home in Tucson when I was a high school student. What a gracious, warm human being. And he had hands like baseball mitts!
Elvis Presley?
Michael Jackson?
Bob Dylan?
Johnny Cash?
Nope. The only musician to receive a ticker-tape parade was the classical pianist, Van Cliburn. Those of you who listen to classical music (about 7% of the population, according to surveys) know that name. The reason I am posting this is that the Cliburn Piano Competition, which is held every 4 years (missed last year due to COVID) is going on right now. These young musicians from all over the world are phenomenal performers. You can have a listen at The Cliburn - https://cliburn.org I am a pianist, though strictly amateur. Playing the piano myself helps me appreciate the incredible talent of these pianists. Classical music is not many folks' cuppa tea, but for those who do like it, the Cliburn Competition is a real treat. From the FWIW department I interviewed Van Cliburn in 1966 at his home in Tucson when I was a high school student. What a gracious, warm human being. And he had hands like baseball mitts!
