published a ballet and opera. Though many of his most popular songs were published, Joplin did not have the money to produce many other works.
After little success in St. Louis, Joplin’s personal life had begun to struggle and get more complicated. Joplin’s first marriage ended in divorce due to the loss of their infant. After a while, Joplin remarried to Freddie Alexander. However, Freddie died shortly after the wedding in 1904.
In 1907, Scott Joplin moved to New York City and hoped to make enough money in order to produce without financial backing. While in New York City, Joplin started to write more music and performed in vaudeville shows. Although John Stark set up a publishing company in New York City, Joplin started to pursue other
After little success in St. Louis, Joplin’s personal life had begun to struggle and get more complicated. Joplin’s first marriage ended in divorce due to the loss of their infant. After a while, Joplin remarried to Freddie Alexander. However, Freddie died shortly after the wedding in 1904.
In 1907, Scott Joplin moved to New York City and hoped to make enough money in order to produce without financial backing. While in New York City, Joplin started to write more music and performed in vaudeville shows. Although John Stark set up a publishing company in New York City, Joplin started to pursue other