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“Music didn't really occur to me. Michael Jordan and Batman were my favorite two entities then. Michael Jackson was there, but I didn't really get into Bob Dylan, for instance, until I was in my 20s. The record I heard of his that got me interested in singing was Knocked Out Loaded, which is what many people consider to be his worst record.”

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Willis Earl Beal

Willis Earl Beal is an American independent musician known for his unique sound and creative style. His music blends elements of soul, funk, rock, and folk, and has gained widespread recognition in the indie music scene since the early 2010s. more

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