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“It was pretty common to form bands that only lasted a few years. Slint was my favorite band that I was in at the time, and I didn't realize that I was bummed out about it until quite a while later.”

Quote by David Pajo

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David Pajo, born on June 25, 1968, is a talented musician known for his career that began in the 1990s, distinguished by his unique musical style and diverse creative output. more

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