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What Putnam County traditional musician was known as the "Banjo Man from Turkey Creek?"
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West Virginia Music Hall of Fame composer and arranger Robert Drasnin was born in this city.
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"John Hardy" is a famous folk song about a hanging in what coalfield city.
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This group had hits with "Build Your Treasures in Heaven" and "Moonlight on West Virginia."
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St. Albans native Tommy Thompson was a founding member of this band.
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The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is headquartered in this city.
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Which one of the following songs was NOT a hit for Raleigh County native Bill Withers?
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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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Claude Jeter was the leader of this band.
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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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