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To go see a band in a big venue is a difficult experience. I don't really like that too much. I'm not a guy who puts on iTunes and goes, Oh, what's hot! I don't need to.

Andy Summers

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Andy Summers
Age: 81
Born: 1942
Born: December 31
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