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“I made a rule for myself in my early 20s not to become a record collector in the sense that I reference all my old records. I can't live like that. I'd just be trapped in comparison, trying to emulate something, so I made a rule to just buy what I need, just the records I need.”

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Jack White
Jack White

Jack White, born John Anthony White, is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. Known for his unique musical style and diverse artistic achievements, White gained worldwide fame with his band The White Stripes in the mid-1990s. The band's distinctive guitar playing and minimalist music style brought them significant success. Beyond his music career, White has ventured into film, art, and business, establishing Third Man Records, an independent record label dedicated to promoting independent music. more

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