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This Wheeling native played bass on Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys album.
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Clarksburg native Phyllis Curtin is best remembered for what style of music?
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This Raleigh County native's biggest hit was "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose."
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Which one of the following instruments was Frank George NOT associated with?
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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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This Summers County songwriter recorded one of the earliest known songs about the Monongah Mine Disaster.
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This country singer had hits such as "Giddyup Go," "Phantom 309," and "Teddy Bear."
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This banjo player was the subject of a documentary made by international recording artist Taj Majal.
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This Huntington musician was one of the stars of the Harlem Renaissance, performing with the likes of Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Paul Robeson, and Marian Anderson.
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