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Which one of the following songs was supposedly inspired by Fairmont native Johnnie Johnson?
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Cozy Records, one of the most successful companies of its kind in West Virginia, was located in this town.
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This Mercer County native wrote the song "West Virginia, My Home."
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During his career, this South Charleston instrument maker made made 86 violins, 14 violas, 65 cellos, one double bass, and six bows.
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"Walk the Way the Wind Blows" was the first major hit for this native West Virginian.
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Banjo player Sylvia O'Brien was the sister of this traditional musician.
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Lincoln County's Elaine Purkey wrote this labor anthem.
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Logan County native Jim Foglesong was known primarily as a producer of what type of music?
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Which Lincoln County native cofounded the band MC-5?
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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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