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“I do have issues with the fact that music is so accessible nowadays. When I was growing up, we had to find our music; we had to fight for it. But hey, you live in the age that you're born in, and you get on with it.”

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Andrew Loog Oldham

Andrew Loog Oldham is a renowned record producer, born on January 29, 1944. He holds a significant position in the music industry, known for his unique musical taste and discovery of artists. more

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