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“Usually I'm the one who does the covers. And I just said, man, it would be nice to see what somebody else could do, outside of this thing. A fresher look. And I never, in a million years, would have come up with this. Believe me!”

Quote by Alan Vega

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Alan Vega, born on June 23, 1938, was an influential American vocalist and songwriter. His musical career began in the 1970s, and he became known for his unique voice and style in the punk, industrial, and electronic music genres. Vega collaborated with artists such as Marianne Faithfull and Suzy Bogguss, and he is renowned for his contributions to music and art. more

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