Did you know that Dean Martin, or rather Dino Crocetti as he was born, was from Stubenville, Ohio? Now I have a very eclectic taste in music. Most of the time, I recognize and can sing along to songs, but don't remember who the artist is. Well Dean Martin isn't an exception. I recognized a song of his recently "Ain't that a Kick in the Head" and someone told me that he was actually from here in Ohio! Upon further research, Stubenville puts on a festival in his honor. This festival is an example of just how a small town and community hold on to successful people who came from there. It goes to show the impact just one person can have on the history and pride of a community. In this case, the festival "contributes scholarship monies to local high school students who are pursuing Music." It is interesting how a community can rally together behind an individual and idolize that individual. As a result, he or she becomes a key figure and representation of a small community.
Sources: http://www.deanmartinsteubenville.com/index.html
http://www.deanmartin.com/bio
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