[Dixielandjazz] Bagpipes

[Stephen Barbone]

Not a figment, but very well documented. Right down to the ancient Roman
Coins that show the Emperor Nero tooting on a bagpipe. Actually they date
back well before Roman Times. The Greek's were using them before there were
any "Romans". (Including the fore bearers of our estimable list mate, Bob
Roman ;-))

Just ask list mate John Pappas, whose web site shows two early Greek
versions. Yes, it would appear that all good things came to the UK via the
Mediterranean Civilizations. ;-)

Definitely a weapon of Mass Distraction, no matter in whose hands. ;-)

Cheers,
Steve Barbone

Jazzjerry at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/1/04 2:12:54, barbonestreet at earthlink.net writes:
>
> << Bagpipes are "thought" to have been used in ancient Egypt. The bagpipe
> was the instrument of the Roman infantry. >>
>
> Maybe an early 'Weapon of Mass Destruction' or could this be a figment of
> imagination like some others?