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  1. 2. his left eye was permanently dilated after being injured in a fight as a teenager.
  2. 4. Listed in the 1975 Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band" for a 1972 concert at London's Rainbow Theatre, they have sold over 100 million records worldwide.
  3. 8. one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwideBOBDYLAN
  4. 9. was a hugely influential country music icon who left behind a legacy of classic songs and a tragic life storyTHEANDREWSSISTER
  5. 10. nicknamed "Satchmo," was a highly influential jazz musician, known for his trumpet playing and singingELVISPRESLEY
  6. 11. the name came to Paul McCartney while he was praying in the hospital during the birth of his second child, Stella
  7. 12. their hit song "Lola" was almost banned by the BBC due to its reference to Coca-ColaRAYCHARLES
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  1. 1. Originally called "The Jubilators," they were a gospel group that transitioned to a pop/R&B style under the name "The Larks," even though the core group remained six membersTHEWHO
  2. 3. 1977 single "Hotel California" was ranked #6 on VH1's 100 Greatest Rock Songs.
  3. 5. In 1974, during one of his concerts at Madison Square Garden, John Lennon joined him on stage to perform three songs
  4. 6. British rock band known for their iconic sound and flamboyant stage presence.
  5. 7. a highly influential musical quartet known for their harmony singing and early R&B style.BUDDYHOLLY
  6. 12. a hugely influential and successful British band. They are known for their innovative music and their impact on popular cultureTHEBYRDS