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Was Van Morrison Van Morrison's real name?
Van Morrison's full name is George Ivan Morrison.
who was one of the first people van morrison looked up to?
Van Morrison said, If it weren't for guys like Ray Charles and Solomon Burke, I wouldn't be where I am today. Those guys were the inspiration that got me going.“
Did Van Morrison work with anyone during his early life and musical roots?
Morrison joined with various local bands, including one called Deanie Sands and the Javelins, with whom he played guitar and shared singing.
Who did Van Morrison perform with in Deanie Sands and the Javelins?
The line-up of the band was lead vocalist Deanie Sands, guitarist George Jones, and drummer and vocalist Roy Kane.

Question: when did his career take off
Self-contained rewrite: When did Van Morrison's career take off?