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“I read a lot - surveys of vernacular music. A lot of it is the Harry Smith Anthology of American Folk Music, which I've loved since I was in high school. They had it at the library and I always thought that was interesting, even when I was into punk and stuff. Just the history of storytelling and the amount of melancholy a lot of old music has.”

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Bradford Cox
Bradford Cox

Bradford Cox, born on May 15, 1982, is an accomplished American singer known for his unique musical style and profound lyrics. He is a prominent figure in the independent music scene. more

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