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“The early Stones were adolescent rockers. They were self-conscious in an obvious and unpretentious way. And they were committed to a musical style that needed no justification because it came so naturally to them. As they grew musically the mere repetition of old rock and blues tunes became increasingly less satisfying.”

Quote by Jon Landau

Book:It's too late to stop now: a rock and roll journal

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It's too late to stop now: a rock and roll journal

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Jon Landau, born on May 14, 1947, is a renowned record producer. He has extensive experience in the music production field and has collaborated with many renowned artists, making significant contributions to the film and music industries. more

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