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" My dream has been to have my rock band behind me, play live, and entertain. "
Drake Bell
Live
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" My first guitar was a Gretsch 6120, and I just loved listening to artists like Elvis, Chuck Berry and Stray Cats. "
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" That's why you have the long hours in the studio and on sets: so you can come out and see the fans. To see the smiles you put on people's faces. "
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