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“Even as a kid, if I would come across something cool in the record store, that would be how I found out about bands. It's kind of the same way these days. In a way even less because there are no record stores to go to anymore.”

Quote by Scott Ian

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Scott Ian, born on December 31, 1963, is a renowned musician. He is the guitarist and lead vocalist of the American rock band Anthrax, known for his unique musical style and stage presence. more

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