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“I never thought about the money, the future, or chasing down stardom,” Chris Hillman writes in TIME BETWEEN. “It was always all about the music.” ― Chris Hillman”

Quote by Chris Hillman

Book:Time Between

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Chris Hillman, born on December 4, 1944, is an accomplished American musician known for his unique musical style and talent, particularly in the genres of folk rock and country music. more

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