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The biggest problem in rock journalism is that often the writers main motivation is to become friends with the band. Theyre not really journalists theyre people who want to be involved in rock and roll.

Chuck Klosterman

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Chuck Klosterman
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: June 5
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