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Don Music is a Muppet character featured on the American educational children's television series Sesame Street. Modeled visually after the classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven, he is an intensely passionate but perpetually frustrated songwriter who struggles to find the right lyrics and melodies. Whenever he hits a creative wall, he famously expresses his despair by loudly slamming his forehead against the piano keys. He was often visited by Kermit the Frog, who would attempt to help him finish his compositions, which usually resulted in completely rewriting classic nursery rhymes.
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Why did Don Music bang his head on the piano on Sesame Street?
Don Music would comically bang his head on his piano keys out of extreme frustration when he struggled to find the right lyrics. This recurring gag made him a memorable, albeit dramatic, Muppet character.
Was Don Music removed from Sesame Street?
Yes, the character was retired from Sesame Street because the show's producers received reports of children imitating his head-banging behavior. It was ultimately decided that the gag was unsafe for a young audience.
Who performed the voice of Don Music on Sesame Street?
Don Music was performed by the legendary Muppet puppeteer Richard Hunt. Hunt was known for voicing several other major characters on the show, including Scooter and Janice.
What songs did Don Music try to write on Sesame Street?
Don Music often tried to rewrite classic nursery rhymes, famously attempting to write Mary Had a Little Lamb. He would usually change the lyrics to absurd alternatives with the help of a collaborator like Kermit the Frog.
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