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“Me growing up in the '60s and '70s, there was almost something romantic about drugs, Keith Richards taking drugs and stuff.”

Quote by Robert Hilburn

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Robert Hilburn is a renowned music critic, born on September 25, 1939. He has had a career spanning over fifty years in the field of music criticism, known for his in-depth analysis and insightful perspectives. more

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