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Celebrity Before and After 2
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Each of the following is a clue for the name of a celebrity followed by another clue for an additional word. This additional word, when combined with the celebrity's surname, forms a phrase, giving the "after" portion of the "before and after". You are to figure out the celebrity's name and this additional word. The spelling and capitalization do not matter; only the pronunciation is important.
For example, given: "actress who played Mia Dolan in the film 'La La Land' + chronological time frame", you would need to find "Emma Stone" and "Age", making the answer: "Emma Stone Age" (before = "Emma Stone", after = "Stone Age").
If you need help, the hint gives the names of the celebrities.
Good luck!
1. This Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter got his first real six-string back in the summer of '69 + this a day keeps the doctor away
2. This American country music singer and songwriter loves a rainy night + this in the door could be the beginning of a new career path
3. This American actor played Tim "The Toolman" Taylor on the TV sitcom "Home Improvement" in the 1990s + a monkey one of these is an obstacle
4. This Canadian singer, musician, and songwriter suggests that you can never surrender + invasion
For example, given: "actress who played Mia Dolan in the film 'La La Land' + chronological time frame", you would need to find "Emma Stone" and "Age", making the answer: "Emma Stone Age" (before = "Emma Stone", after = "Stone Age").
If you need help, the hint gives the names of the celebrities.
Good luck!
1. This Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter got his first real six-string back in the summer of '69 + this a day keeps the doctor away
2. This American country music singer and songwriter loves a rainy night + this in the door could be the beginning of a new career path
3. This American actor played Tim "The Toolman" Taylor on the TV sitcom "Home Improvement" in the 1990s + a monkey one of these is an obstacle
4. This Canadian singer, musician, and songwriter suggests that you can never surrender + invasion
Hint
1. Bryan Adams2. Eddie Rabbitt
3. Tim Allen
4. Corey Hart
Answer
1. Bryan Adams apple (after = Adam's apple) "Summer of '69" is the title of one of his hit singles. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a common English-language proverb.2. Eddie Rabbitt foot (after = rabbit foot) "I Love a Rainy Night" was a hit single of his in the 1970s. To "get one's foot in the door" is an idiom which means to make the first step toward a goal by gaining entry into an organization, career, etc.
3. Tim Allen wrench (after = Allen wrench). A monkey wrench is an obstacle.
4. Corey Hart attack (after = heart attack) "Never Surrender" is the title of one of his hit singles.
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