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“I am a firm believer in playing the type of music that compliments the song the best. If it's a folk song make it sound like one. If it's a rock song make it sound like one, if it's a rap song take it off the record.”

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William Clark Green

William Clark Green, born in May 1986, is an individual with an unknown profession category. His life experience and major achievements are not yet clear. more

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