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1. I worked as a rock critic before becoming the lead singer/guitarist of my own band, whose members were all English, except for me. At the height of my band's fame, our guitarist and bassist died of drug overdoses within a year of one other. I am the mother of two children, one with lead singer Ray Davies of the Kinks, and one with lead singer Jim Kerr of Simple Minds. Who am I?
2. With my androgynous look, primitive musicianship, and wild live performances, I chanted, screamed, and sang my poetry, effectively paving the way for punk music. My debut album was named in Rolling Stone's Top 100 list as one of the all-time greatest albums, but my only top 20 single, co-written with Bruce Springsteen, didn't come out until later. Who am I?
3. In the '90s, I became known as the world's top female DJ/producer/musician. I am a classically trained pianist who also plays saxophone, violin, and bass. I use a pseudonym and am probably best-known for my work as a member of the band "Faithless" with Rollo Armstrong, Maxi Jazz, and others. Who am I?
4. As the drummer for a seminal 1960s underground rock band, I played standing up and used mallets instead of drumsticks. Many consider me to be the first female rock musician. I went by the nickname "Mo." Who am I?
5. In the U.S., only one of my singles ("Help Me") ever broke the top 20, but I am considered to be one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the late 20th century. I started as a folksinger and am an innovative guitarist, with songs written in over 50 different tunings. A visual artist at heart, my own paintings or photographs grace the covers of all of my albums. Who am I?
6. I was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I am known as royalty in my genre. Some have called me the greatest vocalist of all time. Born in Tennessee and raised in Detroit, I was promoted to soloist in my father's gospel choir when I was 12. My first acting role, small but memorable, was in a comedy starring Dan Aykroyd (and others).
7. In 2002, Time Magazine named me "America's Best Songwriter." My music is a blend of folk, rock, and Southern blues. As a singer-songwriter, I received critical acclaim for my music for many years but did not achieve commercial success until the age of 48, with the release of my album, "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road." My first album was called "Ramblin'on My Mind." I am from Louisiana and sing with a Southern twang. My father was an Inaugural poet who read at Bill Clinton's 1993 Inauguration.
8. I am a songwriter, producer, performer, and talent scout with a genius IQ. I have penned a number of hit singles for R&B artists and others, but I am best known for my solo work. My great sense of humor shines in my music, and one of my trademarks is my giggle. I prefer that people not use the word "misdemeanor" in connection with me. Who am I?
9. I was the bass player for a popular '80s alternative rock band. Vocally, I was mostly relegated to singing back-up, but in the next group I formed, I became the lead singer (and instrumentalist), and that band did very well, too. I was also a cheerleader in high school.
10. I am best known as a singer, but have also acted in movies and written music, including songs for a famous Disney film. In 1999, I was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. One of my albums was titled "Beauty and the Beat!" Here are lyrics from two songs for which I am most famous: "My eyes light up when you call my name, 'cause I know you're gonna treat me right" and "Let's break out the booze and have a ball." Who am I?
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