Mozart

http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/1-29-2005-64987.asp

According to buzzle.com, the “official story” of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart spans his years as a child musical prodigy and beyond, throughout which he enjoyed immense popularity. His funeral, though not well-attended, was not a reflection of his popularity with the public, as his work was played quite frequently after his death.

While the site does describe his “official” life as a popular composer rather well, it does omit Mozart’s partiality towards incredibly lewd humor, generally of the scatological variety. It also avoids mentioning the composer’s tendency towards gambling and other extravagances, often forcing him to borrow money from his friends.