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Which musician received the NEA Jazz Masters Award from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2005?
1Jimmy Smith
2Wes Montgomery
Good Answer!
In 2005, Smith was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters Award from the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest honor that America bestows upon jazz musicians.
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In 2005, Smith was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters Award from the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest honor that America bestows upon jazz musicians.
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What musical instrument does Jerry Lee Lewis play?
2Piano
1Guitar
Good Answer!
Jerry Lee Lewis is an American singer-pianist of rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, gospel, honky tonk, blues and country music. Jerry Lee Lewis imposes a fast and energetic style, both on piano and vocals, delivering electric stage performances, not hesitating to hit the keyboard with his fists or his heels, or even to play standing up.
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Jerry Lee Lewis is an American singer-pianist of rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, gospel, honky tonk, blues and country music. Jerry Lee Lewis imposes a fast and energetic style, both on piano and vocals, delivering electric stage performances, not hesitating to hit the keyboard with his fists or his heels, or even to play standing up.
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Where did Bob Dylan record the Blonde on Blonde album?
2Nashville
1Memphis
Good Answer!
Blonde on Blonde (1966) is the seventh album of Bob Dylan, American folk rock singer-songwriter. It is the first double album in the history of rock music. Recorded in Nashville, this album was produced by Bob Johnston.
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Blonde on Blonde (1966) is the seventh album of Bob Dylan, American folk rock singer-songwriter. It is the first double album in the history of rock music. Recorded in Nashville, this album was produced by Bob Johnston.
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Who is the leader of The Mothers of Invention?
2Frank Zappa
1Alice Cooper
Good Answer!
The Mothers of Invention was Frank Zappa's rock and experimental music band active from 1964 to 1975. The composition of The Mothers never ceased to vary around the American composer and guitarist.
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The Mothers of Invention was Frank Zappa's rock and experimental music band active from 1964 to 1975. The composition of The Mothers never ceased to vary around the American composer and guitarist.
Music
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What is the nickname of Thomas Andrew Parker, Elvis Presley's exclusive impresario?
2Colonel Parker
1General Parker
Good Answer!
Thomas Andrew Parker known as Colonel Parker, born on June 26, 1909, probably in Breda and died on January 21, 1997 in Las Vegas is notably the exclusive impresario of Elvis Presley.
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Thomas Andrew Parker known as Colonel Parker, born on June 26, 1909, probably in Breda and died on January 21, 1997 in Las Vegas is notably the exclusive impresario of Elvis Presley.
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On which album of the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald does the song Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye appear?
1Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book
2Porgy and Bess
Good Answer!
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye is a song from the 1950s written and performed by Cole Porter, it was notably covered by Ella Fitzgerald in 1956 on her album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book.
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Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye is a song from the 1950s written and performed by Cole Porter, it was notably covered by Ella Fitzgerald in 1956 on her album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book.
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On which Richard Thompson's album does the song 1952 Vincent Black Lightning appear?
1Rumor and Sigh
2Shoot Out the Lights
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1952 Vincent Black Lightning is a song by guitarist Richard Thompson from his 1991 album Rumor and Sigh. It tells the story of a thief named James and the girl Red Molly whom he charms with a ride on his motorcycle.
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1952 Vincent Black Lightning is a song by guitarist Richard Thompson from his 1991 album Rumor and Sigh. It tells the story of a thief named James and the girl Red Molly whom he charms with a ride on his motorcycle.
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Which African-American soul singer died tragically in a plane crash in 1967?
2Otis Ray Redding
1Sam Cooke
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Otis Ray Redding, born September 9, 1941 in Dawson, Georgia, and died December 10, 1967 in a plane crash in Lake Monona, Wisconsin, is an African-American soul and rhythm and blues singer.
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Otis Ray Redding, born September 9, 1941 in Dawson, Georgia, and died December 10, 1967 in a plane crash in Lake Monona, Wisconsin, is an African-American soul and rhythm and blues singer.
Music
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In which Parisian concert hall did Jacques Brel record an album in 1964?
2Olympia
1Casino de Paris
Good Answer!
Olympia 1964 is an album by Jacques Brel released in 1964. It documents his appearance at the Olympia in October of that year. The original edition included only eight songs.
Wrong Answer!
Olympia 1964 is an album by Jacques Brel released in 1964. It documents his appearance at the Olympia in October of that year. The original edition included only eight songs.
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On which album of the American jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole does the song When I Fall in Love appear?
1Love Is The Thing
2Unforgettable
Good Answer!
When I Fall in Love is a song by Victor Young and Edward Heyman, performed since 1952 by many artists, including Nat King Cole in 1957 on his album Love Is The Thing.
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When I Fall in Love is a song by Victor Young and Edward Heyman, performed since 1952 by many artists, including Nat King Cole in 1957 on his album Love Is The Thing.
