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Mississippi's Famous Musicians

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : USA Music : Mississippi's Famous Musicians

Introduction:
"Many famous musicians are very proud of their Mississippi legacy and heritage. Major talents have risen from this misunderstood state and put it on the map. See how many famous singers you recognize. Interesting information is included."


1. Nicknamed The Killer, this bad-boy had an image as a hell-raiser, kicked the piano bench away from him, and played his boogie woogie standing up more than he did sitting down.
    Jerry Lee Louis
    Jason Lee Lewis
    Jerry Lee Lewis
    Walter Ray Lewis


2. These soul-stirring, roof-raising, gospel singers would swing and clap to the beat of their music while their choir robes swayed.
    Jackson State University Gospel Choir
    Belhaven Gospel of Music Choir
    The Mississippi Mass Choir
    Jackson-Vicksburg Tabernacle Choir


3. This teen-aged, popular, heart throb from Mississippi joined four other guys in 1995. Their first single was, "I Want You Back". Who was he?
    Chris Kirkpatrick
    Justin Timberlake
    Joey Fatone
    Lance Bass


4. This twistin' Mississippian penned the words to this very well known, recognizable song, "Wonderful World".
    Bo Diddley
    Chubby Checkers
    Sam Cooke
    Louis Armstrong


5. Known for wearing rhinestone-studded Nudie suits on stage, this hillbilly rockin' Mississippian has always been proud of his southern roots and heritage from a very early age. Who is this amazing and multi-talented, country music artist?
    Marty Stuart
    Marty Robbins
    Porter Wagoner
    Marty Stewart


6. Born in the dirt-rich delta of Mississippi, this blues artist and his trademark Gibson guitar, "Lucille", have captured audiences all over the world. Who is this undisputed, "King of the Blues"?
    B.B. King
    Willie King
    Albert King
    Lester "Big Daddy" King


7. Known as, "Mr. Gospel Singer of America", this Mississippian was only 15 years old when he formed his first quartet in 1934. Twenty-four years later, he would sing at the funeral of Elvis Presley's beloved mother, Gladys. Who was he?
    James Blackwood
    Ben Speer
    George Atwood
    Bruce Blackwood


8. What modern rock band from south Mississippi filmed a high-speed musical video featuring professional NASCAR drivers, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Tony Stewart?
    3's The Man
    3 Stories Up
    3 Doors Down
    3 Blocks Over


9. This African-American played in the minor leagues of baseball. He had been rejected in the major league twice, but was eventually well accepted into the country music business. Who was this cotton-pickin', Mississippi superstar?
    Bucky Barrett
    Charley Pride
    Sam Carr
    Joe Gibbon


10. This country crooner hit rock bottom and had a spiritual conversion while serving time in jail. Some of his songs have topped the charts in Nashville. Who was this backwoods, Mississippi man?
    Hank Cochran
    Jeff Bates
    Paul Davis
    Steve Azar


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