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“I'm a rock 'n' roll baby. I was one of the last actually born into rock, in the middle of it. My mother was a promoter, so I grew up with rock stars. When I was little, people like Jimi Hendrix were walking around in the living room.”

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Ari Up, born on January 17, 1962 and passed away on October 20, 2010, was a talented vocalist known for her unique musical style and energetic performances. more

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