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“This was early '90s and in New York hip-hop was coming on really strong; that was the sort of urban folk music that was almost threatening to eclipse rock music and indie rock music in terms of popularity, which it has certainly gone on to do. But you know, this is the end of the 1980s, beginning of the '90s. The whole independent label thing has really evolved to this incredible point from the early '80s when we started, and there wasn't one record label at all, until a couple people started forming these small labels.”

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Lee Ranaldo is an American musician best known for his role in the rock band Sonic Youth. Born on February 3, 1956, he has been a key member of the band since the late 1970s. Ranaldo is praised for his unique guitar playing and experimental musical style. more

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