[Dixielandjazz] Bagpipes

[Bob Romans]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen Barbone" <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
To: <Jazzjerry at aol.com>
Cc: <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 8:51 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Bagpipes


> 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 ;-))

HEY!! We ruled the world for over 900 years!!! :~)
Bob Romans
>
> 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?
>
>
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