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This Wheeling native was one of the most highly regarded saxophonists of the jazz era.
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Old-time musician Dwight Diller spent years documenting and teaching others about this musical Pocahontas County family.
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The blind musician Ed Haley was best known for playing what instrument?
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What Huntington native died in the same plane crash that killed country music legend Patsy Cline?
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This Fayette County native played guitar on several Bob Dylan albums and was music director of the TV show Hee Haw.
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What's the nickname of the West Virginia University marching band?
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At age 91, Randolph County's Woody Simmons won the over-60 banjo contest at what festival?
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This banjo player was the first woman to receive the Vandalia Award, West Virginia's highest folklife honor.
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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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This musician co-created and served as host of the Mountain Stage radio program for 38 years.
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