1. Beethoven
Great composers and musicians throughout history have triumphed truth, overwhelming odds, and hardships. Many modern day musicians share their hardships as lyrics in songs. Mozart had the burden of being a child prodigy, and being treated like a "trained monkey." The modern day rapper Eminem had a terrible childhood with an abusive mother, who was also a drug addict. Ludwig van Beethoven's ability to overcome immense hardships helped him to produce some of the world's greatest music. ...
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