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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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In what city was country music star Hank Williams found dead on New Year's Day 1953?
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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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In 1927, this Logan Countian blues guitarist made one of the earliest known recordings of "John Henry."
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This musician won the banjo contest at the West Virginia State Folk Festival at age 67 in 1975.
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Lincoln County's Elaine Purkey wrote this labor anthem.
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This country musician ran a store opposite Wheeling's Capitol Theatre, where he performed regularly.
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Which Lincoln County native cofounded the band MC-5?
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