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Belgian immigrant Andre Van Damme created this Charleston institution.
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West Virginia Music Hall of Fame composer and arranger Robert Drasnin was born in this city.
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Roane County's Squire Parsons Jr. wrote this contemporary gospel classic.
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What college did jazz performer and composer Don Redman attend?
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This country singer, who grew up in Hinton, had hits such as “Then and Only Then,” "Nobody but a Fool (Would Love You)," “The Hurtin’s All Over,” “Cincinnati, Ohio,” “and Just One Time."
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On May 1, 1940, the city of Wheeling hosted a special day honoring this opera singer, who was born there.
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What Fayette County native is best known for his country and gospel duets with Eleanora Niera (maiden name)?
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This Boone County crooner was known for offbeat songs such as "Chicken Walk."
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Claude Jeter was the leader of this band.
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame member started a degree program in bluegrass at Glenville State.
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