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“There are bands, like R.E.M., who want to have 17 records, and some are terrible and some are great. I don't know if people think like that anymore. Things are more atomized now.”

Quote by Travis Morrison

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Travis Morrison

Travis Morrison is a professional in an unknown field, born on December 16, 1972. His biography and contributions are limited due to insufficient information. more

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