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Pat Boone's early music predominantly covered songs from which community?

  • Country artists

  • British bands

  • R&B artists

  • Latin musicians

Answer

Beginning his career in the 1950s, Pat Boone rose to fame by covering rhythm and blues hits originally recorded by African American artists. By adapting these songs for a white audience, Boone contributed to both the commercial success and mainstream acceptance of R&B music. However, his covers were criticized for lacking the soul and authenticity of the originals, fueling accusations of cultural appropriation.
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