Fascinated , he researched his life , and found that most of his apparent deeds were legend , rather than fact .
In an interview with Broadway World , Gardner said his inspiration for creating the musical was a documentary he saw on television about Blackbeard .
Fascinated , Gardner researched Gardner 's life , and found that most of his apparent deeds were legend , rather than fact .
In an interview with Broadway World , Gardner said his inspiration for creating the musical was a documentary he saw on television about Blackbeard .