William James ‘Count’ Basie

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1. What state was Basie born in?

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2. What is Basie's country of birth?

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3. Please select the flag for Basie's country of birth?

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4. Basie is best known for being a(n) ____________?

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5. What year were they born?

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6. Count’s band made its _________ debut on Decca Records.

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7. Their recording of One O’clock ______ became their first chart entry.

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8. In 1958, the band made its first __________ tour.

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9. Count Basie won ______ Grammy awards.

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10. Count has an ________ named after him.

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William James ‘Count’ Basie

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