RTP-area local music and culture

["Todd Morman" <tmorman AT nc.rr.com>]

 > i count strauss the younger as the first pop star,
 > in the way he was marketed and in the public reaction.

Oh, I dunno. Listz gave up his performing career in the 1840s, and his
virtuoso over-the-top shows were heavily hyped and famous for women swooning
and throwing things. I'd say he should get the first pop star thing before
Strauss the younger.

todd if we're not giving it to Paganini that is morman