John Quincy Adams (1767 - 1848) - The sixth president of the United States noted for formulating the
Monroe Doctrine. He reportedly played the
flute.
Chester Alan Arthur (1829 - 1886)- He became the 21st president of the United States after the assassination of President James A. Garfield. Arthur supported the
Pendleton Civil Service Act. He reportedly played the
banjo.
Bill Clinton (born August 19, 1946) - The 42nd president of the United States who was impeached in 1998 but was then acquitted on February 1999 by the Senate. He plays the
saxophone.
Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) - American diplomat who helped draft the
Declaration of Independence. He possessed many talents, he is known as the inventor of the wood-burning stove. Franklin also played different musical instruments among them are the
guitar and
violin.
Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948) - Leader of India's Nationalist movement known for his peaceful and nonviolent ways of resolving conflicts. He reportedly played the concertina.
Sir Edward Heath (1916 - 2005) - Served as British Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974. He was an organist and conductor, in 1971 he conducted the
London Symphony Orchestra.
Patrick Henry (1736 - 1799) - American orator best known for saying
"give me liberty or give me death" on a speech he gave in 1775. He was the first governor of Virginia. Said to have played the
flute and fiddle.
Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826) - Third president of the United States, drafted the
Declaration of Independence. Also noted for his role on the
Louisiana Purchase. Said to have played the
cello,
clavichord and
violin.
Richard Nixon (1913 - 1994) - The 37th president of the United States, resigned from office in the aftermath of the
Watergate Scandal. He played the
piano and accordion.
Ross Perot (born June 27, 1930) - Millionaire and independent candidate for U.S. Presidency in 1992 and again in 1996. He plays the accordion.
Condeleeza Rice (born November 14, 1954) - Served as U.S. National Security Advisor from 2001 to 2005 and became the 66th U.S. Secretary of State. Earlier in her career she wanted to become a concert pianist before pursuing a degree in international relations and economics.
Harry Truman (1884 - 1972) - The 33rd president of the United States who served during the conclusion of World War II. He played the
piano.
Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924) - The 28th president of the United States and creator of the
League of Nations. He played the
violin.
Living on the edge. :)