Musicians Born in 1949

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1. Gene Simmons of KISS was born on August 25, 1949, in Israel. Which instrument does the "God of Thunder" play in the band? Lead Guitar Bass Guitar Drums Rhythm Guitar

2. Which Disco-diva known for her anthem "I Will Survive" was born in 1949? Evelyn "Champagne" King Gloria Gaynor Yvonne Elliman Donna Summer

3. All three members of the band Z Z Top were born in 1949. True False

4. Keyboard player Rick Wakeman and drummer Bill Bruford were both born in 1949. Which progressive rock band are they associated with? Yes Uriah Heep ELO Jethro Tull

5. Which two members of the Bee Gees are twins born in 1949? Andy and Barry Robin and Barry Robin and Maurice Barry and Maurice

6. The lead singer for Journey from 1977 through the eighties is an alumni of the 1949 birthday group. What is the singer's name? Paul Rodgers Robert Palmer Steve Perry Nick Lowe

7. Which Grammy-winning blues songstress was born in 1949 and had major success in the 1980s with "Something to Talk About" and "I Can't Make You Love Me"? Aretha Franklin Bonnie Raitt Etta James Tina Turner

8. The former lead singer for the Commodores had solo hits such as "All Night Long" and "Hello". What is the name of this singer who was born in 1949? Jimmy Ruffin Lionel Ritchie David Ruffin Marvin Gaye

9. The lead singer for the Raspberries was born in 1949. He also enjoyed solo success with "All By Myself" and "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again". What is the singer's name? Kerry Livgren Eric Carmen Mark Knopfler Rick Springfield

10. The man who has been the band leader for the CBS Orchestra on "The Late Show with David Letterman" since it debuted in 1993 is also an in-demand session player and sideman. What is the name of this musician who was born in 1949? Paul Schaffer Kevin Eubanks Max Weinberg Branford Marsalis