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“I guess we all had that work ethic. None of us were rock stars, so if you had time in a studio, it was a big, big deal: you're not going to sit around taking drugs and drinking and waste it, you'll do something.”

Quote by David Toop

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David Toop is a British musician, writer, and music theorist, born on May 5, 1949. He is known for his unique musical style and contributions to music theory, engaging with a variety of musical forms including jazz, electronic music, and world music. more

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