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" I don't have a crystal ball, but I'm willing to bet one of my arms right now that as long as there's electricity, Ramones music is going to be relevant. "
Henry Rollins
Music
Long
Electricity
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" Texas is a hotbed of insanely good bands and musicians. "
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