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Unless you're Shannon Hoon (of Blind Melon), dying is the only thing that guarantees a rock star will have a legacy that stretches beyond temporary relevance.
Chuck Klosterman
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Chuck Klosterman
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: June 5
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