(Sebastian) Bach (the original) was born in March 1685 in the German town of Eisenach. He would spend most, if not all, of his life within Germany, never imagining just how far his music would reach. Bach’s uncles were all professional musicians, his father was the director of the town’s music, and his brothers also took up music as their trade. In fact, the Bach family produced more than fifty recognized musicians across at least seven generations.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/classical-music-s-tormented-genius/
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