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“It seemed so wimpy at first when I started to play [guitar]. So I started playing loud with lots of effects just to try to mimic the dynamic [of the drums]. Drums seemed a lot more expressive. [I was] Trying to emulate the feeling of playing the drums on the guitar - I guess that's why I played it so loud.”

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J Mascis

J Mascis, born on December 10, 1965, is an American musician renowned for his guitar playing and vocals in the band Dinosaur Jr. His musical style blends post-punk, alternative rock, and indie rock elements, profoundly influencing the music scene of the 1990s. more

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