Crooners and Balladeers
Known as "The Voice", Frank Sinatra was a vocalist with the Harry James Orchestra but his career took off when he joined this Orchestra.
Who is "Tommy Dorsey"?
The Washington Crossing State Park is the site of Washington’s 1776 crossing of the Delaware River before his engagement in battle in this city in New Jersey.
What is "Trenton"
In 2005–2018, these shoes were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota but recovered by the FBI in 2018.
What is the "Ruby Slippers?"
This country legend crossed over into pop with hits like "Islands in the Stream" with Dolly Parton".
Who is "Kenny Rogers"?
Willie Mosconi and Minnesota Fats are widely considered two of the greatest players of all time related to this sport.
What is "shooting pool"?
Known as "Smokey the Bear" and "Mr. Entertainment", Sammy Davis Jr sang many hits, including this song originally heard in the 1971 classic film "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory".
What is "The Candy Man"?
Completed in 1931, the iconic the Delaware Memorial Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects New Jersey to this state.
What is "Pennsylvania?"
On May 7, 1994, this country's most famous painting, “The Scream” by Edvard Munch, was recovered almost three months after it was stolen from a museum in Oslo.
What is "Norway"?
Taylor Swift originally made her name in this genre before shifting to pop with 1989.
What is "country music?"
In 1787, this famous document was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
What is "The United States Constitution"?
"The Velvet Fog" wrote "The Christmas Song: Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire".
Who is "Mel Torme"?
This historic New Jersey city was once became the nation's capital during the Revolutionary War.
What is "Princeton"?
This famous painting was stolen from the Louvre by employee Vincenzo Peruggia but was recovered in Italy two years later. Sing it Nat!
What is "Mona Lisa"?
This legendary artist famously “went electric” at this 1965 festival, angering folk purists at the Newport Folk Festival.
Who is "Bob Dylan"?
She became the first black Miss America.
Who is "Vanessa Williams"?
"The Voice of Romance", had many hits including "A Certain Smile" and "Misty".
Who is "Johnny Mathis"?
The Great Falls of the Passaic River, one of the largest waterfalls in the U.S., is located in this city.
What is "Paterson"?
Lost 1964, the iconic Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, originally owned by this legendary singer/songwriter, guitarist, and peace activist, was lsold for $2.85 million at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City on May 29, 2024.
Who is "John Lennon"?
This artist transitioned from gospel roots to become known as the "Queen of Pop."
Who is "Aretha Franklin"?
During World War I, German flying ace pilot Manfred von Richthofen was also known by this nickname.
Who is "The Red Baron"?
This crooner, who frequently incorporated jazz phrasing, rhythm, and improvisation in his performances, received his nickname from a comic strip.
Who is "Bing Crosby"?
Famous Revolutionary War spy and traitor Benedict Arnold, was born in this New Jersey city.
What is "Newark"?
This 1978 heist involved the theft of approximately $5.875 million in cash and $875,000 in jewelry from JFK International Airport, making it the largest cash robbery in U.S. history at the time.
What is "The Lufthansa Heist"?
Known for jazz, this singer crossed over into pop with the hit “Feeling Good.”
Who is "Nina Simone"?
Known as "Moses, this famous American abolitionist, a runaway slave who led other slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad, will have her image appear on the twenty dollar bill around 2030.
Who is "Harriet Tubman"?