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“Yes, but the thing is my influences are so rooted in afro-American culture especially that it's quite sad to not enjoy the same success because the influences are so strong from there.”

Quote by Mick Hucknall

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Mick Hucknall is a British singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Simply Red. Born on June 8, 1960, he has been a prominent figure in the music industry since the mid-1980s, renowned for his emotive voice and songwriting talent. more

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