STRADIVARIUS
A Stradivarius is one of the violins, violas, cellos and other string instruments built by members of the Stradivari (Stradivarius) family, particularly Antonio Stradivari, during the 17th and 18th centuries. According to their reputation, the quality of their sound has defied attempts to explain or equal it, though this belief is disputed. The fame of Stradivarius instruments is widespread, appearing in numerous works of fiction. (More from Wikipedia)
The name Stratavarious of course is adapted from that of the famous violin maker Stradivarius (whose instruments are mostly over 300 years old now, believe it or not). Cream drummer Ginger Baker had previously released an unrelated solo album in 1972 under the name Stratavarious.
(March 2012)
