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“I've developed a bit of a fascination with John Denver. I always thought he was kind of tacky and somewhat revolting and had a kind of simplistic weirdness, but on second listen, he actually did have an incredible voice, and the blatant naiveté of his work is straight-edge, in a way.”

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Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright is a talented singer known for his unique musical style and emotional voice. Born on July 22, 1973, he is the son of the renowned folk rock singer Loudon Wainwright III. Wainwright's music blends elements of pop, rock, jazz, and classical, often exploring themes of love, death, and religion in his lyrics. more

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