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“In a certain way, we felt almost like spies in the major label world. We were coming from some other world, and we somehow got our foot in the door and crept in and were prowling around, checking things out and taking back reports from the front.”

Quote by Lee Ranaldo

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Lee Ranaldo is an American musician best known for his role in the rock band Sonic Youth. Born on February 3, 1956, he has been a key member of the band since the late 1970s. Ranaldo is praised for his unique guitar playing and experimental musical style. more

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