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“Listen, the story of the United States is this: One kid, without anything, walks out of his house, down the road, with nothing but a guitar and conquers the world. And we've done that again, and again, and again – Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Rogers, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters.”

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T Bone Burnett, born on January 14, 1948, is an American musician, music producer, composer, and singer. He has had a wide-reaching influence in the music industry, known for his unique musical style and his revival of traditional music. more

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