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" Europe was a horrible place. There was nothing on TV. The food was terrible. And they don't even have ice. Who doesn't have ice? "
Johnny Ramone
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" Some bands blow it before they even play. The most important moment of any show is when a band walks out with the red amp lights glowing, the flashlight that shows each performer the way to his spot on the stage. It's crucial not to blow it. It sets the tempo of the show; it affects everyone's perception of the band. "
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