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Questions

In 1962 Robert Zimmerman legally changed his name to what?

In 1965, they had a top ten hit with "You're The One"?

In 1968 this infectious summons to unity was The Rascals last hit?

In 1969, this honey dripping song by the Archies spent four weeks at the top of the charts?

In 1970, they became the first rock group to play NYC's Met. Opera House?