James Caesar Petrillo (1892 - 1984), president of the American Federation of Musicians from 1940 to 1958. Petrillo organized several strikesNoften without the support of public opinionNagainst radio, television and recording companies in order to strengthen the organization of his union and to combat increased use of technological devices which created less employment for musicians. N How To Live Though an Executive. Final approval 31.10.89