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If You Were Born After 1990, Chances Are You Can't Identify These 12 Famous Musicians

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Jimi Hendrix happily playing the electric guitar at the Woodstock festival

A classic rock star with long, shaggy hair smoking a cigarette in a restaurant

It's Mick Jagger from The Rolling Stones! He's known for popular songs like "Paint It, Black," "Start Me Up," and "Beast of Burden."

Who is this famous musician?

A Black female rock star with long, '80s hair holding a microphone and dancing

It's Tina Turner! She's known for popular songs like "What's Love Got to Do with It," "The Best," and "Proud Mary."

A musical duo from the '60s posing together with fur coats, glasses, and long, shaggy hair

They're Sonny & Cher! They're known for popular songs like "I Got You Babe," "The Beat Goes On," and "Baby Don't Go."

Who are these famous musicians?

A rock star from the '70s posing with bedazzled over-sized glasses

It's Elton John! He's known for popular songs like "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be a Long, Long Time)," "Bennie and the Jets," and "Tiny Dancer."

A Black female singer from the '60s/'70s holding an award while wearing a fancy dress and smiling

It's Diana Ross! She's known for popular songs like "I'm Coming Out," "Endless Love" with Lionel Richie, and "Love Hangover."

A Black R&B/pop piano player wearing over-sized glasses and a hat in the '70s while kneeling down and holding a bird

It's Stevie Wonder! He's known for popular songs like "Superstition," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)," and "For Once in My Life."

A female country singer from the '70s posing in the middle of the street while wearing a denim outfit, head-scarf, and long painted nails

It's Dolly Parton! She's known for popular songs like "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You."

A young, Black classic rock guitarist wearing a jacket and colorful velvet shirt while grinning

It's Jimi Hendrix! He's known for popular songs like "Purple Haze," "Hey Joe," and "All Along the Watchtower."

A female classic rock singer leaning her head on her hand, wearing bangles, funky rings, and a vest

It's Janis Joplin! She's known for popular songs like "Me and Bobby McGee," "Piece of My Heart" with Big Brother & the Holding Company, and "Cry Baby."

A Black R&B/soul singer with a knitted hat happily playing the piano in a recording studio

It's Marvin Gaye! He's known for popular songs like "What's Going On," "Sexual Healing," and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine."

A tall, male singer-songwriter from the '70s with long dark hair and a mustache

It's James Taylor! He's known for popular songs like "Fire and Rain," "Carolina in My Mind," and "You've Got a Friend."

A Black female R&B singer from the '60s holding a microphone while smoking a cigarette, practicing for a concert performance

It's Aretha Franklin! She's known for popular songs like "Respect," "Think," and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman."

Finally, who is this famous musician?

You are, without a doubt, a young soul! You had a difficult time naming these famous musicians from the '60s, '70s, and '80s, but hey, At least you know who Tina Turner is now!

You were probably born after 1990, but you were still able to identify most of these famous musicians! You have an old soul, and there's nothing you love more than listening to Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones.

You are, without a doubt, an oldie but a goodie! There's nothing you love more than listening to tunes from the '60s, '70s, and '80s, so you had no problem identifying these legendary musicians.

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If You Were Born After 1990, Chances Are You Can't Identify These 12 Famous Musicians

Here's how to play the game, folks: All you have to do is name the 12 famous musicians listed below. Good luck!

If You Were Born After 1990, Chances Are You Can't Identify These 12 Famous Musicians

Here's how to play the game, folks: All you have to do is name the 12 famous musicians listed below. Good luck!

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