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This Wheeling native was one of the most highly regarded saxophonists of the jazz era.
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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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What Huntington native died in the same plane crash that killed country music legend Patsy Cline?
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In 1927, this Logan Countian blues guitarist made one of the earliest known recordings of "John Henry."
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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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Monroe County's Henry Reed was most closely associated with this instrument.
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St. Albans native Tommy Thompson was a founding member of this band.
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Who broke Connie Smith's 50-year run for most consecutive weeks with a country song at number one on the charts?
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