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“I got to live out my 11-year-old fantasies - I got to go on stage with Green Day. Billie Joe called my name from the stage. 'Dookie' was the first album I ever bought. I covered the whole of 'Nimrod' and he'd heard it. That was like the 11-year-old girl dreamed.”

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Florence Welch is a renowned British musician known for her distinctive voice and artistic style. Born on August 28, 1986, she has made significant achievements in the music industry with her passion for music. more

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