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Who is the artist who was born Jewish and later became a born-again Christian, recording the albums 'Saved' and 'Slow Train Coming'?

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bob dylan

Which singer, with a vote held to decide if a younger or older version of him would be depicted on a stamp, is known as the King of Rock and Roll?

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elvis presley

Which superstar's hits include 'Busted', 'In the Jailhouse Now' & 'Ring of Fire'?

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johnny cash

Who holds the record for the most Top 40 and Top 10 albums during the rock era and has been singing since 1933?

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frank sinatra

In the 1957 singing duo named Tom & Jerry, who was the performer that went by the name Jerry if Tom was Art Garfunkel?

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paul simon

Which artist's 1973 album 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' features the hits 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' and 'Bennie and the Jets'?

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elton john

Which rock star had the most No. 1 songs and the most No. 2 hits by a solo performer?

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elvis presley

What was the nickname of Janis Joplin that is also a type of gem?

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pearl

Which singer, known for the song 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco,' has had a flourishing career under the guidance of his son Danny?

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tony bennett

Which artist has had 4 No. 1 hits, including 1 as a solo artist and 3 with Art Garfunkel?

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paul simon

In which new wave trio did Sting rise to fame?

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police

What musical instrument did Keith Moon play?

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drums

Which famous jazz musician was popularly known by the nicknames Pops and Satchmo?

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louis armstrong

Who left New Edition to have a solo career with hits like 'Don't Be Cruel' and 'Every Little Step'?

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bobby brown

Who embarked on a major tour with his E Street Band in 1999, marking their first in over a decade?

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bruce springsteen

Which musician was referred to as 'Symbol Man' or 'Formerly' according to The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia?

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prince

Who released the album 'Earthling' in 1997, 25 years after introducing Ziggy Stardust?

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david bowie

Who is the architect of rock & roll and the originator known for the song 'Good Golly, Miss Molly'?

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little richard

Who is the singer known for recording both as a solo artist and with the Supremes on Motown, and currently owns part of the label?

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diana ross

Who is Patti Scialfa's husband, who is also known by the nickname 'The Boss'?

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bruce springsteen

Who can you find on a doorstop in a gold lame suit when shopping online at the Graceland Shopping Mall?

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elvis presley

Who authored the 1988 autobiography titled 'Sweet Life' and is also known for the song 'I Write the Songs'?

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barry manilow

Which performer wrote the folk songs 'Times They are A-Changin'' and 'Mr. Tambourine Man'?

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bob dylan

What is the stage name of the former teacher Gordon Sumner, who became the lead singer of the Police?

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sting

In which year did the superstar who released the autobiography 'Moonwalk' make his debut, and who is this superstar?

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michael jackson

Which jazz pianist and bandleader is known by the nickname 'The Count'?

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count basie

Which ex-Beatle had two consecutive songs, 'Photograph' and 'You're Sixteen', reach #1 in the U.S.?

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ringo starr

Which man did Paul Simon regret allowing to sing lead on 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'?

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art garfunkel

Which artist, known as the 'Soul Brother Number One,' experienced a career revival with the song 'Living In America' from 'Rocky IV'?

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james brown

Which member of the Beatles wrote the song 'Something'?

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george harrison

In 1995, which late Tejano singer was honored with an entire commemorative issue by People Magazine?

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selena

What character did Jim Croce describe as 'the baddest man in the whole damn town' in his first No. 1 hit?

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bad, bad leroy brown

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