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“So I had a couple of years of playing trumpet. I really enjoyed it, but it was not the kind of instrument you could whip out at a party. Let's face it.”

Quote by Jackson Browne

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Jackson Browne, born on October 9, 1948, is a renowned American singer-songwriter. His musical style blends folk, rock, and pop elements, and he is known for his emotive voice and insightful lyrics. Browne's musical career began in the late 1960s, and he reached the peak of his career in the mid-1970s with hits such as 'Doctor My Eyes' and 'The Pretender'. more

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