Nero couldn't have played his fiddle or violin when Rome burned

Nero couldn't have played his fiddle or violin when Rome burned
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/nov/06/nero-couldnt-have-played-his-fiddle-or-violin/

When I was growing up, they used to say that when Rome was burning, Caesar was playing the fiddle or violin, I guess.

A violin is always inspiring in the most crucial moments...