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Famous musicians trivia (Black History Month
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Learned music by reading braille after losing sight at age 7. Is known as "The Genius".
Ray Charles
Chuck Berry
Stevie Wonder
Bob Marley
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Known as the "Father of Rock and Roll". 1 of the 1st inducted to Rock and Roll hall of Fame.
B. B. King
Chuck Berry
Miles Davis
James Brown
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This artist recently died in 2015. He performed 250-300 concerts a year until he turned 70.
Charlie Parker
B. B. King
Chuck Berry
Miles Davis
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This artist is known as the "Queen of the Night".
Whitney Houston
Diana Ross
Alicia Keys
Beyonce'
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This artist was known as "The Queen of Soul". She is best known for her hit song, "Respect".
Billie Holiday
Ella Fitzgerald
Tina Turner
Aretha Franklin
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Headlined at Woodstock. Ranked among the best of all time by Rolling Stone.
Jimi Hendrix
Harry Belafonte
Ray Charles
Charlie Parker
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He became blind shortly after his birth, but signed his first record deal at age 11.
Jimi Hendrix
Ray Charles
Miles Davis
Stevie Wonder
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This artist was pivotal in the development of Jazz. He also created over 1,500 compositions in all styles and forms.
Nat King Cole
Duke Ellington
Miles Davis
Louis Armstrong
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This "The Voice" judge was born John Roger Stephens. Is known for his hit song, "All of Me."
Chuck Berry
John Legend
Michael Jackson
James Brown
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This artist brought Jamaican music and culture to the masses. He died of cancer in 1981 at age 36.
Stevie Wonder
Usher
Bob Marley
Michael Jackson
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What was Nat King Cole's Nickname?
King
Duke
Cole
Nat
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Was born as Dana Elaine Owens & Played Motormouth Maybelle in the film "Hairspray".
Whitney Houston
Beyonce'
Alicia Keys
Queen Latifah
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Was a Grammy award-winning opera singer Known as "Just Enormous".
Aretha Franklin
Billie Holiday
Leontyne Price
Jessye Norman
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She is the 10th and youngest child in her family. She was Nominations for 764 awards and won 560.
Whitney Houston
Diana Ross
Alicia Keys
Janet Jackson
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This artist is known as "The King of Pop".
Michael Jackson
Prince
Usher
Lionel Richie
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Lead singer of Destiny's Child. Highest paid black musician in history.
Diana Ross
Beyonce'
Alicia Keys
Whitney Houston
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Born in Texas, this singer is a top selling artist on the R&B charts.
James Brown
Usher
Pharrell Williams
Prince
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This musician lived in Minneapolis MN & top hits including: Purple Rain & Little Red Corvette.
Alicia Keys
Michael Jackson
Prince
Queen Latifah
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This American Idol judge was in the group, Commodores. Who is this musician?
Stevie Wonder
Lionel Richie
Snoop Dog
John Legend
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She won the Grammy for Best R&B Album in 2014 for her work.
Beyonce'
Whitney Houston
Queen Latifah
Alicia Keys
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This artist is known as the Queen of Rock. She is also the most popular entertainer in the world.
Whitney Houston
Etta James
Jessye Norman
Tina Turner
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This 93 Y/O is known for popularizing Caribbean Music. Known as the "King of Calypso."
James Brown
Harry Belafonte
B.B. King
Jimi Hendrix