North Carolina Music Trivia

Question 1

Which iconic musician from Deep Gap attended the Governor Morehead School in Raleigh and won several Grammys?

Accepted Answer

Doc Watson

Question 2

In what year did North Carolina designate “The Old North State” its official state song?

Accepted Answer

1927

Question 3

The 371st Infantry Band, part of the 371st African American Infantry Regiment, served in which conflict?

Accepted Answer

World War I

Question 4

Which trumpeter and vocalist performed with his “All-Stars” in Memorial Hall at UNC Chapel Hill in 1954?

Accepted Answer

Louis Armstrong

Question 5

Which electronic music “pioneer” has a museum in North Carolina dedicated to their work?

Accepted Answer

Bob Moog

Question 6

Before being named Jazzman of the Year in 1965, which saxophonist played in High Point's William Penn High School band?

Accepted Answer

John Coltrane

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