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" When we first started, and I jumped in this band, I was like, 'I'm not a singer.' I didn't go to school to sing. I just played to have fun. But these guys teach me, and they show me stuff and give me courage to try new stuff. "

Sonny Sandoval

Have Fun

School

Band

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Church

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