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Who wrote the song 'Black Betty?
I don't know who wrote it but "Ram jam" is the band that sings it. "Black Betty" is a 20th century African-American work song...
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What did Freddie Mercury die of and was he ill when Queen did the Magic Tour in 1986?
He died from an oppurtunistic infection, which in his case was pneumonia, which resulted from him having AIDS. And yes, he was...
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What is the song in the movie Coming To America that Eddie Murphy listens to and then sings to himself?
If you are talking about the scene where Eddie Murphey is walking down the street at night shouting the lyrics and everyone is...
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What is Rosie Munter's birthday from the girl band Play?
September 26, 1987 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosie_Munter september 26, 1987
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Who sang the album from the 50s that had Rudy Vallee's Oh Ma-Ma on it?
It that the one that goes, "Oh Ma-Ma, to me you are so beautiful ..." Rosemary Clooney, Perry Como and Dean Martin sang it. ...
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What was the original line up of The Mills Brothers?
The Mills Brothers were a popular middle of the road vocal group in the 1930s. Billed as "Four Boys and a Guitar," they were...
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What is the name of a 1930s jazz band of the same era as Mills Brothers with 4 black guys who played harmony blues jazz and used the jews harp?
Possibly The Harps of Melody maybe the Ink Spots?
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Who was the drummer in the band Help?
LABEE LOO!
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What is the name of the black guitar-player who has six fingers on each hand - one of his CDs has a picture of his hand on it?
Houndog Taylor did have an extra little finger but he couldn't use it, according to Buddy Guy's recollection. I think you mean...
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How come when you stand on your head it starts to throb but when you stand on your feet they don't?
The heart is closest to the brain, so when we walk it takes longer for the blood to get to our legs (that's why we exercise) and...
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Which pop duo was fined for using someone else's voices?
Are you thinking of Milli Vanilli? Yes. Milli Vanilli is the correct answer, but they were never "fined" for their actions....
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Who are all the artists that sang the song Black Betty?
Mark Maher - vocals, drums ** Damien Whitty - guitar* Janet English - bass guitar, vocals Hit the Billboard Charts on 11 June...
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Who were The Beatles?
The Beatles were a rock and pop band from Liverpool, England and were one of the most, if not the most, critically acclaimed...
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What was Bob Hope's real name?
Leslie Townes Hope. He originally billed himself as "Les Hope", but that name didn't go over too well during the Depression (the...
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What is Maynard James Keenan's Arizona address?
He is rumored to live near Jerome AZ and owns a vineyard/winery in nearby Page Springs/ Cornville. Anything is possible. I live...
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What is singer Dido's real name?
Florian Cloud De Bounevialle Armstrong
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Who wrote the song Red Rubber Ball?
Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley. It was written in the mid-1960s. Words and Music by Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley. Woodley was a...
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Why did 50 Cent get shot?
Three opinions. Which is right? 50 cent has been shot at 9 times its was actually 3 shots that hit him but it is publicised...
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Who recorded the song 'Signs'?
Snoop dogg and justin timberlake, it came out in 2001 and its amazingly amazing! Depends on which Signs you're speaking of: Five...
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Is Jennifer Lopez pregnant?
no she was. She had twins
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Who are 20 musicians that have been in jail and for what reasons?
I can name a few, hopefully others can help you as well. Johnny Cash, for DUI and drug possession...Paul McCartney, possession of...
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Referring to The CS Angels what does CS mean?
The CS Angels - with reference to the 80's band? I vaguely recall that it's the Com Sat Angels. However - I don't know what that...
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Is Destiny's Child going to reunite after their split in 2005?
we should pray to God that they NEVER reunite! As far as we know, Destiny's Child have split up for good now, unfortunately...
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Who sang 'Expressway To Your Heart'?
soul survivors peaked at #4 in 1967 [Also covered by the Blues Brothers]
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Who sings the song 'You Will Be There'?
Michael Jackson - Free Willy Soundtrack
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It is true that LL Cool J is not making songs anymore?
No.
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Which of Loretta Lynn's daughters sang a song called Daughter of the Coalminer's Daughter?
Cissie Lynn Im The Daughter Of The Coal Miners Daughter Mega International Records
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What is the name of the all girl band who were daughters of the Mamas Papas and the Beach Boys?
Wilson Phillips. I'm rather embarrassed to know that; they were not very good.The band name was a combination of the girls' last...
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How did Kurt Cobain die?
Some people think Kurt Cobain was murdered. There is also a school of thought that suggests that Kurt Cobain did, in fact, kill...
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Who are some famous jazz musicians?
Well, there's Louis Armstrong, Coltrane, one of my favorite Jazz bands is Weather Report, but stay AWAY fron Kenny G.
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Where are the Moody Blues now?
The Moody Blues are still around, and still touring. The band now consists of Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge. Mike...
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Who is spm?
spm is a mexican rapper from houston texas .his name wich stands for south park mexican wanted every one to know that hes...
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What are Amy Lee's favorite colors?
Blue, Black, Red.
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Who is James Brown?
james brown was/is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. if you go to google.com and type in "james brown biography" you...
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What famous rock star that is still drawing crowds today has an ice cream named after him?
Not certain if this is the correct one, but Ben and Jerry have a flavor named Cherry Garcia. Jerry Garcia was the leader of the...
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How do you contact Maynard James Keenan?
http://www.maynardjameskeenan.com/ or MAYNARDJAMESKEENAN.COM P.O. Box 821650 Vancouver, WA 98682
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Who originally sang Everlasting Love?
Robert Knight...his original 'Everlasting Love' was co-written by Buzz Cason & Mac Gayden in 1967. That original entered the...
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What is Soulja Boy's real name?
Soulja Boy's real name is DeAndre Cortez Way.
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Where did Steve Zimmerman from K-97 in Edmonton go?
I'll be he was pushed out of the show. Just like Terry Evans was. It seems K-Rock doesn't have any direction any more. Is there a...
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How many members of The Band were Canadian?
If you mean the Band, as in the Last Waltz, all the members of the "classic" lineup (Robbie Roberston, Rick Danko, Levon Helm,...
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Is NeoSoul artist Jill Scott related to Gil Scott-Heron?
help me
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Are there really professional female drummers?
i am a female drummer, i am in a band with all girls and if you think that when i say girl band i mean all pretty colors and...
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How much is bret michaels worth?
$100m
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Is Three Doors Down or Smash Mouth a better band?
3 doors down - defiently. What is up with people and Smashmouth.. that band really sucked.. badly.. While this question is a...
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When did Roy Rogers die?
July 6, 1998.
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What is a club Chorister?
Gleeman.... from Glee Club choristers. At least it is the only thing I could come up with.
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Who was John Lennon?
Jesus. As well... John Lennon was a member of the 60s pop band The Beatles, along with Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and...
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Where is Trey Songz from?
Petersburg, Virginia. Go to allmusic.com, type in his name and click the Biography tab.
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What are opinions on the best rock band?
Some of rocks "greatest" (not my favorites) bands would be: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix Experience,...
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How do you find the name of a song and who sings it if you only know a few lyrics?
Us the Google search form to the right and type in lyrics inside quotation marks. Use as many words from the song as you can...
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Are Nat Wolff and Rosaline currently dating?
ummmmm well the actully answer is yes and no in real life he is not but in the shows or movies they do they are off and on
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Who is Gareth Wilson?
Gareth Wilson Is a Irish Soccer Player During The 1990s and 2000s
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Who wrote the song 'White Christmas'?
White Christmas was written by Irving Berlin. He also wrote such songs as "God Bless America", Alexander's Ragtime Band", and...
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Who sings mrbrightside?
A band from Las Vegas Nevada, called The Killers, sing 'Mr Brightside'. It was the third single off thier first album called 'Hot...
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Who sang the 'Oldest Swinger In Town'?
Fred Wedlock
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Who was the artist who sang the song called you?
Hi :) I'm sure there are many others but one I know o is George Harrison (Beatles). He wrote it in the '70's and you can also...
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Is Smash Mouth a better band than the Red Hot Chile Peppers and why?
No one can answer a question like this in an unbiased manner. Any answer you get will be purely subjective based on one's...
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Does George Carlin have an opinion about the comment George Lopez made when his show was cancelled George Lopez is losing his sitcom and as a result he says TV just became really really white again?
Since George's show was canceled after Carlin died getting his answer might be tough.
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Who sang 'Help'?
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What's the name of the Simply Red Lead Singer?
Mick Hucknell Mick Hucknall is a Mancunian? Apparently? he is from the north west of England he is a Reggae conneseur and...
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Is Jim Jones related to Mike Jones?
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What 1960s band had a female drummer?
Maureen Tucker was the drummer for the Velvet Underground in the 60s. The Honeycombs ("Have I The Right") had a girl drummer....
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Who is the girl in the 50 Cent's Candy Shop and David Banner's Shake?
Chessika Cartwright. Go to Google "images" and type in her name for images. ~ T
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What are the highest grossing rock bands?
If you are talking about entire album sales then the Beatles. The highest grossing touring act, musical or otherwise is the...
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Did Phil Collins and Eddie Murphy make a song together in the 80s?
sorry, but it is not true. the guy was Pil bailey from earth ,wind and fire. and the song was "easy lover" Phil Collins and...
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Who sings the song ' Sad Eyes'?
Would this be an old song used in the movie Ghost? "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers. There is also a song called...
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Where is Dustin Kelly Patrick Carnell and Bryan of B5?
they at home in Atlanta Carnell better be there that iz my boo there working on there 3rd album
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Who wrote the Saga of Allison Crabfellows?
1968 The Saga Of Harrison Crabfeathers was written by Steve Kuhn in 1972.
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Compare and contrast role of Lady Una and Lady Duessa in Faerie Queene?
Una is the true faith-a symbol of truth and faithfulness. Una enlists RCK's help to defeat the monster and free her...
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What was the tattoo that the singer Aaliyah had on her wrist?
She had a dove tattoo on her lower back, an initial and star on her hand and a music symbol tattoo on her ankle
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Who is Drake Bell?
Drake Bell, Actor Born: 27 June 1986 Birthplace: Orange County, California Best Known As: Co-star of Nickelodeon's Drake...
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What black female singer sang the song played at weddings called Everlasting Love it is not a slow song?
Are you sure it's a female singer? There's a song by that name that was recorded by Carl Carlton in 1974? It was Natalie Cole....
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Who do you like better three Doors Down or Smash Mouth and why?
I like Three Doors Down better than Smash Mouth because I don't hear Smash Mouth all that often. I remember their song (I can't...
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Why is Seal's face scarred?
One of the most frequent questions you hear about Grammy-winning singer Seal is, "What happened to Seal's face?" Seal is famous...
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What other bands would you recommend to someone who likes The Stones The Cramps The Blasters Reverend Horton Heat and the Thunderbirds?
james intveld, los lobos, social distortion, x, the paladins, the red devils, the blue shadows, dave alvin and the guilty men,...
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Who is Pierre Bouvier?
He is the hot 27 year old vocalist/guitarist in the band "Simple Plan". lead singer of the greatest band ever Simple Plan.
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Who sang the 90's dance version of Jimmy Ruffin's song 'Hold Onto My Love'?
Tyla Shaw did a cover in 1995 as did Warren Shaw in 1996 and Pure Sugar in 1998. I would checkeach of those covers for the one...
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What is Mr. Capone-E's real name?
Fahd Azam Youre not mexican youre from india Thats right Send this terrorist back to his home land!!!!!!!
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How old is rap artist Li'l Wayne?
According to Who2 Biography, Li'l Wayne was born on September 27, 1982. He turned 28 on September 27, 2009. Read more on the...
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Who sings the song with the lyrics 'obesity epidemic of 2004'?
It's Layzoboy. Here is the text -> http://www.lyricsbox.com/lazyboy-lyrics-underwear-goes-inside-the-pants-zhxdsq8.html
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How did rapper Pimp C die?
Pimp C died of an overdoes of Sizzurp (search on google) and of a condition known as sleep apnea, which causes a person to stop...
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Who was Edith Piaf?
Edith Giovanna Gassion was born on 19 December 1915. Abandoned by her mother, she was placed by her traveling-showman father in...
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Where can you find pictures of Gregg Allman's daughter Delilah Island Allman?
I just saw a picture of "Island" on Gregg Allman's website. It is a family picture that includes Gregg's mother. All blondes!
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What is the value of a bat signed by Brooks Robinson Yogi Berra Bob Feller Bob Gibson Juan Marichal Reg Williams Monte Irwin?
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How many languages did nana mouskouri speak?
I am uncertain of the total but she recorded songs in Greek, French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Corsican, Latin,...
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Where did Jerry Cantrell work prior to Alice in Chains?
In 1987 Guitarist Layne Stanley met Cantrell at a party, and asked him to stay at the Music Bank Hotel, eventually Cantrell asked...
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What is the real name of Lou Reed?
Lou Reed's birth name is Lewis Allan Reed.
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Who is Nick Cave?
He is a musician and author. Born in Australia he fronted post-punk bands The Boys Next Door and The Birthday Party, before...
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Which artist performed 'Boys Boys Boys'?
The answer to this would be Lady Gaga is the artist who performs 'Boys Boys Boys'!
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Who is the girl fro the candy shop video?
olivia
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Who wrote peggy sue?
Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison and Norman Petty. Allison was the drummer for Holly's band The Crickets. Petty was Holly's recording...
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Who is the RB song Cuban Shuffle by?
It is the Cupid Shuffle by Cupid....not Cuban Shuffle It's a dance hit at the local bars, the ladies love the latin beat and the...
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What is the song in the Pineapple Express trailer?
Paper Planes by M.I.A. Which is a great song, but the irony is that it is not in the actual movie, only the trailer. There are...
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Where can you download WWE Christian's 2009 entrance video?
try kazaa,limewire or bearshare
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Where is Wayne Toups?
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What musician was not famous for singing the blues Muddy Maters Howling Wolf or Jelly Roll Morton?
well, Muddy Maters Howling Wolf probably playe blues but Jelly Roll Morton plays jazz. -jessica :0 :)
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Who is Lars Fredrickson ex wife?
All I know is that her name is Megan. She left him rather abruptly(in 2001), by telephone. Lars was on tour with the Dropkick...
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What happened to Sting?
I am a great fan of Sting myself and go way back when he was grouped with "Police." In Feb. 2005 he was nominated for a Grammy...
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What is a quintet?
5 person singing group Answer A Group of five. A string quintet for example. 5 people
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Is 50 cent adding a young female artist to G-Unit?
YEs her name is Alexandria and loveshis music so much they have talked to each other 1 at his concert and said he would be glad...
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