John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and pianist, best known for his patriotic military marches. Two of his pieces appear in Fallout 3.
==Career==
Sousa composed a number of iconic American military marches, giving him the nickname "The March King." At different times, he conducted the United States Marine Band and his own marching band. He was also involved in the development of the Sousaphone, an instrument named after him.
"The Stars and Stripes Forever" and "The Washington Post" play on Enclave Radio in Fallout 3.
==Notes==
The musician exam at the Pioneer Scout camp has a question that directly references Sousa. It asks "James loves marching music, especially military marches. His favorite composer is John Philip Sousa, because of the famous military marches he wrote. What's a popular nickname for John Philip Sousa?" with the correct answer being "the March King."
==Credits==
===Fallout series===
==Appearances==
John Philip Sousa's songs play in Fallout 3. He is mentioned by name in Fallout 76, introduced in the Wild Appalachia update.
Category:Fallout 3 musicians
Category:Wild Appalachia mentioned-only characters
Category:Historical figures