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“My idea of covers is that you should never cover a song and do it exactly like the artist because everyone's always going to compare it to the way the original artists did it, and they're just going to go, 'Oh I like the original better.'”

Quote by Glenn Danzig

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Glenn Danzig
Glenn Danzig

Glenn Danzig, born on June 23, 1955, is a renowned American singer-songwriter. He is known for his contributions to heavy metal and punk music, most notably for his performance as the lead singer and lyricist for the heavy metal band Misfits. Danzig's musical style is characterized by its dark, gothic, and experimental elements, which have had a profound impact on music in the subsequent decades. more

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