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“I listen back, and I hear what's there, and I know in my heart, in my gut, that we [The Replacements] were the real deal. No one can take that away. You can call us buffoons, or clowns or whatever. But when we wanted to, we were as good as anybody.”

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Paul Westerberg

Paul Westerberg, born on December 31, 1959, is an influential American musician. He is best known for his role as the lead singer and primary songwriter for The Replacements, a band that gained prominence in the 1980s and 1990s. Westerberg's musical style blends punk, rock, and pop elements, and his lyrics often have an autobiographical nature, addressing personal emotions and social commentary. more

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