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I grew up working at a record store and listening to vinyl. Even if it's side A and B, there's always this continuity that really turned me on about music.

Amos Lee

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Amos Lee
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: June 22
Composer
Guitarist
Jazz Guitarist
Jazz Musician
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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Vinyl
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