Stage name Barry Moore, brother of Christy Moore), and Mike McGear (brother of Paul McCartney). Sisters Loretta, Peggy, and Brenda Webb adopted the names Loretta Lynn, Peggy Sue, and Crystal Gayle, respectively. Actor Nicolas Cage, born Nicolas Coppola, chose a new last name to avoid comparisons with his uncle, director Francis Ford Coppola, who gave him his big break in the movie "Peggy Sue Got Married". Conversely, individuals who wish to receive benefit from their family connections may take that person's first or last name. For example, Lon Chaney Sr.’s son Creighton spent a number of years appearing in minor roles before
Piero Coppola soloist, in June 1932. From 1939 onwards Coppola worked in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he died. Coppola composed two operas, a symphony, and some shorter works. According to a 1921 article in the "Musical Times", his music "is all nerves, and always has a decisive rhythmic character". The article went on to describe Coppola as "[a] very strong musician, [who] loves to translate musically certain grotesque and gruesome poses which he succeeds in making very impressive". Despite many unsubstantiated claims, there is no known family relationship between Piero Coppola and Carmine Coppola or Carmine's son Francis Ford Coppola. Piero Coppola Piero