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“To me, the counterculture was always what I grew up with the hippies in the late '60s. But, however you define it, it's really the excesses of youth and it's something that everyone goes through to some extent. Or if they don't, they should do.”

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Derek Ridgers
Derek Ridgers

Derek Ridgers, born on October 20, 1952, is an accomplished musical artist. His musical career is filled with rich compositions and performances, deeply loved by audiences. more

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