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I was born with a natural gift. My mother recognized the talent.

Bernie Worrell

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Bernie Worrell
Age: 72 †
Born: 1944
Born: April 19
Died: 2016
Died: June 24
Composer
Keyboardist
Musician
Long Branch
New Jersey
Talent
Natural
Born
Mother
Recognized
Gift

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