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My voice is my improvisational instrument, the melody instrument. The guitar is harmonic structure. ... PAUL SIMON I thought it was a good way for me to say thanks to him, ... He left me every piece of musical gear ...
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ANNE DUDLEY My favorite team while I was growing up was the New Orleans Saints. My favorite player was Joe Horn.
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GREGORY GRAY I think I was just lucky to be brought up in a very musical family. My two older brothers were, and ...
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