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“Some people have been listening to the Beatles their whole lives; I didn't discover them until I was 18 years old. As a result, I'm still very affected and moved by their music - maybe in a way that's different from someone who grew up around it.”

Quote by Danger Mouse

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Danger Mouse (born Brian Joseph Burton, July 29, 1977) is an American record producer, songwriter, and DJ. He is best known for his innovative sampling techniques and genre-blending productions, including the viral mashup The Grey Album and his work with Gnarls Barkley and Broken Bells. He has won multiple Grammy Awards and is regarded as one of the most influential producers of the 21st century. more

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