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“All musicians start out with ideals but hanging on to them in the face of media scrutiny takes real integrity. Tougher still is to live up to the ideals of your dedicated fans.”

Quote by Billy Bragg

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Billy Bragg is a British singer-songwriter known for his politically charged songs. Born on December 20, 1957, he has been a significant figure in the UK independent music scene since the late 1970s. more

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