Famous People - Facts for Kids

Ludwig van Beethoven's influence extends far beyond classical music—his work has been featured in movies, TV shows, commercials, and even video games.

Ludwig van Beethoven loved nature and took long walks every day, carrying a small notebook to write down musical ideas that came to him outdoors.

Johann Sebastian Bach began writing his own pieces when he was still young — before he became a professional musician — and by his late teens he was composing keyboard music and other works showing his growing talent.

Yayoi Kusama's artwork has been shown at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, one of the most famous museums in the world.

John Lennon loved to write and draw, and he published two books — In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works — full of funny stories, poems, and his own drawings!