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It accumulates over the years and I've led so many bands of my own now and forced myself into new situations... You would hope that you play better and better - until you just get too feeble to do it anymore.

Andy Summers

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Andy Summers
Age: 81
Born: 1942
Born: December 31
Composer
Guitarist
Jazz Guitarist
Jazz Musician
Photographer
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