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“I met Jack Bruce, one of my heroes, in a studio while doing some recording. England had just beat Scotland in a big football match and I saw Jack trying to break into this refrigerator in the lounge, drunk out of his brain, and I didn't know what to say.”

Quote by Andy Partridge

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Andy Partridge is a British singer born on November 11, 1953. Known for his unique musical style and heartfelt lyrics, he is a founding member of the British rock band XTC. more

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