Sometimes. Male harp players invited to play for nobles usually had some thing wrong with their eyes so the nobles would be the only ones to see the dancers. They didn't have to be blind,though.
Alfred Hollins has written: 'A blind musician looks back' -- subject(s): Biography, Blind musicians, Correspondence, reminiscences, Musicians, Organists
Elsa Guggino has written: 'I canti degli orbi' -- subject(s): Blind musicians, Musicians, Blind 'La campana e il deltaplano'
Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles
George Handel went Blind. This affliction also hit Bach. Two musicians who went blind.
Steve Wonder, because he is blind
Όμηρος [Homer] the ancient greek poet who wrote the well known epic poems of Iliad and Odyssey was blind.
Yes, the Blind Boys of Alabama are indeed comprised of musicians who are visually impaired or blind. The group, formed in the 1930s, has gained recognition for their powerful gospel music and has won multiple Grammy Awards. Their experiences with blindness have influenced their music and message, highlighting themes of resilience and faith.
There is no historical evidence to suggest that Socrates was blind. He was known for his intellectual contributions in philosophy and his interactions with other thinkers in ancient Athens.
Tenley Williams has written: 'Stevie Wonder' -- subject(s): African Americans, Biography, Blind, Composers, Juvenile literature, Musicians, People with disabilities, Rock musicians 'Stevie Wonder (Overcoming Adversity)'
I believe you are talking about a professional football player ;)
Dr- Katz Professional Therapist - 1995 Blind Date 3-2 was released on: USA: 13 October 1996
Etimologically, Cecile means "Blind", from the latin word caecus. In Antiquity, blindness characterized the soothsayers.Cecile is the Saint patron of musicians and instrument makers and is celebrated on November 22nd.