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“I was born into a very religious family with no TVs and a very strict Episcopal Christian religion. Music was my outlet and more of my therapy than anything, but yeah, it was the one thing in life that I've had, art and music.”

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DJ Ashba, born Brian Ashley Hagerman, is an American musician born on November 10, 1972. He gained recognition as a guitarist and composer, having been a member of several notable bands, including Nine Inch Nails and Dead by Sunrise. His music style blends industrial, rock, and electronic elements, which has won him a dedicated fan base. more

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