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“I opened up my mind as far as playing music. I was at a Cody Chesnutt concert a few years ago, and a friend introduced me to him. We just started talking about music, and he asked me what I did. I said, "I have these songs and I'm kind of nervous to put them out, because I've just kind of been playing blues stuff, and playing other people's songs." He said, "You should just put them out there, man. Why not? It's just gonna bother you if you don't. The easiest thing to do is to just let it go." So I just took that with me.”

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Gary Clark, Jr.

Gary Clark, Jr. is a talented guitarist born on February 15, 1984. His musical style blends elements of blues, funk, and rock, and he is known for his unique playing techniques and emotional expression. more

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