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“I felt just overwhelmed by input: the Vietnam War and the collapse of the '60s and the proliferation of media' it just felt like everything was too much to handle and you just tuned out.”

Quote by Richard Hell

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Richard Hell is an influential American singer-songwriter, born on October 2, 1949. Known for his unique musical style and artistic impact, he is one of the pioneers of the punk rock movement. more

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