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“Charlie Appleyard can be anybody; but Ive used him sometimes in chat pieces, and these are all chat pieces about the history of Charlie Appleyard.”

Quote by Derek Bailey

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Derek Bailey, a British guitarist, is renowned for his unique improvisational style and innovative contributions to guitar playing. Born on January 29, 1930, and passing away on December 25, 2005, Bailey played a significant role in the music scene of the second half of the 20th century, particularly in free jazz and improvisational music. more

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