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“I don't listen to anybody's full record anymore and when I did, I don't think I listened to the whole record. I'm sorry, and I don't care who it is, if it's the Beatles, I can't listen to an hour and a half of anybody straight so I guess that's just my personal preference.”

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Tommy Lee, born on October 3, 1962, is a renowned musician. He is best known for his role as the drummer for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is also a versatile artist, involved in music production and film production among other fields. more

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