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Which one of the following songs was supposedly inspired by Fairmont native Johnnie Johnson?
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This Wheeling native was one of the most highly regarded saxophonists of the jazz era.
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In 1966, this Kanawha County fiddler performed on the Grand Ole Opry, The Today Show, and at the prestigious Newport Folk Festival.
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Banjo player Sylvia O'Brien was the sister of this traditional musician.
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This musician won the banjo contest at the West Virginia State Folk Festival at age 67 in 1975.
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Lincoln County's Elaine Purkey wrote this labor anthem.
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St. Albans native Tommy Thompson was a founding member of this band.
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This banjo player was the subject of a documentary made by international recording artist Taj Majal.
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What famous country music star was born in Bolt (Raleigh County)?
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Claude Jeter was the leader of this band.
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