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1. I was born on 12th August, 1949, in Glasgow, Scotland. I moved to England when I was seven, along with my younger brother, David. We formed the band we're famous for in 1977. Did I mention, Dave also plays guitar, but I play lead guitar and write almost all the songs. The original band included John Illsley on bass, and Pick Withers on drums. We released our self-titled debut album in 1978, to rave reviews. Some of our other albums include "Making Movies" (1980), "Love Over Gold" (1982), and "On Every Street" (1991). By the name of my band, you'd think we were not too well off. Who am I?
2. I was born on 23rd September, 1949, in the USA (the name of "my hometown" would be a dead giveaway). Early in my career, I had a brief stint with a band called Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom. Since the early 1970's until the present day, I've sung and played guitar for a band named after myself. Our first album was released in 1973, and was a greeting from my home state (not Nebraska, as one of my other albums may lead you to believe). The title track off our third album, released in 1974, became our signature song and was almost made the state song of my home state. I've played with Nils Lofgren, Steven Van Zant, and Clarence Clemons, just to name a few. I have won an Oscar for Best Song. And after 30 years in the business, I'm still boss! Who am I?
3. I was born on 6th January, 1953, in Glasgow, Scotland. My family moved to Sydney, Australia, of all places, in 1963, including my two brothers. My younger brother plays lead guitar for our band which we formed in 1973. My older brother has produced several of our albums and played guitar for a group called the Easybeats in the mid-1960's; you may remember their girlie one-hit wonder called "Friday on my Mind". My younger brother gets most of the recognition, what with his little schoolboy shorts, his long, curly hair, and his faster than lightning guitar riffs. However, I can play a pretty mean guitar myself. The only time I ever got any press was for my drinking problem on that "Behind the Music" show, not for my guitar work on our great classic albums like "Let There Be Rock" (1977), "Powerage" (1978), and "Ballbreaker" (1995). Even our lead singer, Brian Johnson, gets more press than I do. Maybe I should wear a little pansy outfit like my brother, or scream at the top of my lungs like our lead singer (I'll tell you what: he ain't no Bon Scott; that's for sure). Who am I?
4. I was born on 18th December, 1943, in Dartford, Kent, England. I first met my bandmates in January of 1962. I am mainly known for my outrageous antics as a guitarist with the World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band, but I can also play bass guitar, piano and drums. Although not the lead singer, I do sing lead vocals on several of the band's songs, such as "Happy", "You Got the Silver", and "Before They Make Me Run". I have released a few solo albums with the X-pensive Winos backing me, including "Talk is Cheap" (1988) and "Main Offender" (1993). In my lifetime, I've ingested enough heroin to kill a whole herd of buffaloes, but me and Mick and the boys keep on rockin', man. Who am I?
5. I was born on 8th March, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. I played drums and sang lead vocals in a fabricated TV rock band. I was a child actor in the 1950's, on the TV show "Circus Boy", where I frolicked alongside Bimbo the Elephant. I starred in my most famous show in the mid-1960's, where I frolicked alongside my three "simian" co-stars. My daughter, Ami, is also an actor. Who am I?
6. I was born on 26th May, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona. I started playing guitar at age 16, and began writing songs on the edge of 17. I formed my first band with my future boyfriend, who would also sing and play guitar in the band for which we are both most famous. The band for which we are famous was formed by Peter Green and John McVie in the late 1960's. We joined in 1974; Peter Green was no longer a member, but John McVie and his wife were. I released my first solo album in 1981. I became a gypsy and went my own way, leaving the band and embarking on a solo career in 1991. I returned to the band in 1997. Who am I?
7. I was born on 10th August, 1947, in Edinburgh, Scotland. I am the front man for a band whose name was taken from an English farmer (born c. 1674) who was regarded as the "father of modern agriculture". Many people still believe the name of the band and my name are one in the same; however, they are not. I am a lead vocalist and accomplished flautist, playing a rather unorthodox instrument in the genre of rock 'n' roll. We have released several albums over the years, including "Living in the Past" (1972), "Stormwatch" (1979), and "Crest of a Knave" (1987). Our band formed in 1967 and we're not too old to rock 'n' roll and much too young to die. Who am I?
8. I was born a rebel on 20th October, 1950, down in Dixie on a Sunday morning. I played guitar and sang lead vocals for a band named after myself. I released my first album in 1976, and have released a total of 14 more since then, most with my band but some as a solo artist, including "Long After Dark" (1982), "Full Moon Fever" (1989), and "Wildflowers" (1994). I even released an album as my alterego, Charlie "Muddy" Wilbury, along with several members of my musical "family". Who am I?
9. I was born with the first name of George on 6th September, 1943, in Great Bookham, Surrey, England. I was a member of my band from its inception in 1966. I play bass guitar, sing, and write songs. Our first album, "Piper at the Gates of Dawn", was released in 1967. Our 1973 album set a record by staying on the U.S. Billboard charts for over twelve years. Many of the songs I have written for the band have revolved around World War II, in which my father died. I left the band in 1985, following the release of my first solo album, "The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking". I played one live stage show, along with several big-name artists, soon after the collapse of the Berlin Wall. Who am I?
10. I was born on 12th November, 1945, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I am a singer-songwriter. I play guitar, piano, harmonica, banjo, and ukelele. I have played in two very well known bands with some other well known musicians, but most of my career I have played as a solo artist whose backup band was named after a Native American warrior. My eclectic musical style has produced songs and albums spanning hard rock, soft rock, folk music, country & western, and 50's style do-op music. And, for what it's worth, I even made an attempt at electronic, new wave rock with my 1983 album "Trans", which included the songs "Sample and Hold" and a remake of one of my own songs from the early 1970's, "Mr. Soul". I have also been dubbed "The Godfather of Grunge" because of my shabby attire and creative use of feedback on my heavy guitar licks. Who am I?
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