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Famous musicians trivia (Black History Month
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She won the Grammy for Best R&B Album in 2014 for her work.
Alicia Keys
Beyonce'
Whitney Houston
Queen Latifah
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This artist is known as "The King of Pop".
Lionel Richie
Usher
Michael Jackson
Prince
3
What was Nat King Cole's Nickname?
Cole
Nat
King
Duke
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This 93 Y/O is known for popularizing Caribbean Music. Known as the "King of Calypso."
B.B. King
James Brown
Harry Belafonte
Jimi Hendrix
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This musician lived in Minneapolis MN & top hits including: Purple Rain & Little Red Corvette.
Michael Jackson
Prince
Queen Latifah
Alicia Keys
6
This American Idol judge was in the group, Commodores. Who is this musician?
Stevie Wonder
Snoop Dog
Lionel Richie
John Legend
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Was born as Dana Elaine Owens & Played Motormouth Maybelle in the film "Hairspray".
Alicia Keys
Whitney Houston
Queen Latifah
Beyonce'
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He became blind shortly after his birth, but signed his first record deal at age 11.
Ray Charles
Stevie Wonder
Jimi Hendrix
Miles Davis
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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
Bob Marley
Usher
Michael Jackson
10
This artist is known as the Queen of Rock. She is also the most popular entertainer in the world.
Jessye Norman
Whitney Houston
Tina Turner
Etta James
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This artist was known as "The Queen of Soul". She is best known for her hit song, "Respect".
Aretha Franklin
Billie Holiday
Ella Fitzgerald
Tina Turner
12
Lead singer of Destiny's Child. Highest paid black musician in history.
Diana Ross
Beyonce'
Alicia Keys
Whitney Houston
13
Headlined at Woodstock. Ranked among the best of all time by Rolling Stone.
Jimi Hendrix
Ray Charles
Charlie Parker
Harry Belafonte
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Born in Texas, this singer is a top selling artist on the R&B charts.
Usher
Pharrell Williams
James Brown
Prince
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Learned music by reading braille after losing sight at age 7. Is known as "The Genius".
Ray Charles
Stevie Wonder
Chuck Berry
Bob Marley
16
This artist was pivotal in the development of Jazz. He also created over 1,500 compositions in all styles and forms.
Duke Ellington
Nat King Cole
Miles Davis
Louis Armstrong
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This artist is known as the "Queen of the Night".
Diana Ross
Beyonce'
Alicia Keys
Whitney Houston
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This artist recently died in 2015. He performed 250-300 concerts a year until he turned 70.
B. B. King
Chuck Berry
Charlie Parker
Miles Davis
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She is the 10th and youngest child in her family. She was Nominations for 764 awards and won 560.
Alicia Keys
Diana Ross
Whitney Houston
Janet Jackson
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Was a Grammy award-winning opera singer Known as "Just Enormous".
Aretha Franklin
Leontyne Price
Billie Holiday
Jessye Norman
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This "The Voice" judge was born John Roger Stephens. Is known for his hit song, "All of Me."
Chuck Berry
James Brown
Michael Jackson
John Legend
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Known as the "Father of Rock and Roll". 1 of the 1st inducted to Rock and Roll hall of Fame.
Chuck Berry
James Brown
B. B. King
Miles Davis