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“When I was growing up, I would listen to a different album almost every night. I would do the full album experience before I went to bed and that's how I would discover a lot of music. I would kind of go into another world with my headphones on.”

Quote by Mark Stoermer

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Mark Stoermer, born on June 28, 1977, is a renowned musician. He is best known for his role as the bassist in the rock band The Killers, which has achieved immense success globally since its formation in 2001. more

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