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What country music star began his career in the C-Notes band?
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This Wheeling native played bass on Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys album.
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West Virginia Music Hall of Fame composer and arranger Robert Drasnin was born in this city.
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Mannington's Russ Fluharty was a master at playing this instrument.
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This group had hits with "Build Your Treasures in Heaven" and "Moonlight on West Virginia."
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What's the nickname of the West Virginia University marching band?
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What college did jazz performer and composer Don Redman attend?
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This country singer had hits such as "Giddyup Go," "Phantom 309," and "Teddy Bear."
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Giving its first concert in 1929, this is the longest-running orchestra in West Virginia.
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This musician co-created and served as host of the Mountain Stage radio program for 38 years.
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