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“They say time will make all this go away. But it's time that's taken my tomorrow, and turned them into yesterday.”

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Ben Harper, born on October 28, 1969, is an accomplished American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music style blends elements of rock, blues, and folk, winning him a dedicated global fan base. more

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