The Toscanini of Trash
Reporter Joe Richmond profiles Skip LaPlante, a musician who salvages everyday objects from dumpsters and transforms them into instruments. From McDonald’s-straw oboe reeds to the resonant qualities of styrofoam containers, LaPlante’s creations combine unique sounds and an environmental message.
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